A Key Point on the Taxes

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 22: A copy of a IRS 1040 tax form is seen at an H&R Block office on the day President Donald Trump signed the Republican tax cut bill in Washington, DC on December 22, 2017 in Miami, Florida. Kathy Pickering, vice president of regulatory affairs and executive director of The Tax Institute at H&R Block released a statement about the new tax bill saying, " ItÕs going to change the way you think about and plan your income taxes. YouÕll need to take a fresh look at your individual situation to know your outcome and new strategies to use to get the best tax outcome.Ó (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) — MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 22: A copy of a IRS 1040 tax form is seen at an H&R Block office on the day President Donald Trump signed the Republican tax cut bill in Washington, DC on December 22, 2017 in Miami, Florid... MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 22: A copy of a IRS 1040 tax form is seen at an H&R Block office on the day President Donald Trump signed the Republican tax cut bill in Washington, DC on December 22, 2017 in Miami, Florida. Kathy Pickering, vice president of regulatory affairs and executive director of The Tax Institute at H&R Block released a statement about the new tax bill saying, " It's going to change the way you think about and plan your income taxes. You'll need to take a fresh look at your individual situation to know your outcome and new strategies to use to get the best tax outcome." (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) MORE LESS

By Josh Marshall

April 5, 2019 12:20 p.m.

THE BACKCHANNEL

FREE EDITION

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.

Your subscription has been successful.

NEW!

A FREE email newsletter from Josh Marshall An email newsletter from Josh Marshall

This is clear if you’re reading closely. But I wanted to make sure it’s clear to everyone. The President himself doesn’t seem entirely clear on it. The House is not demanding the President’s tax returns from the President. So this isn’t a matter of speaking to “his lawyers,” as he puts it. And, contrary to the President, the Attorney General doesn’t really have anything to do with it.

This is a members-only article

Small Team. Big Results.

We’re proud of what our small newsroom has accomplished and it’s not hyperbole when we say that without our members, none of this would be possible.

Become a TPM Member

Free memberships available for students and those experiencing financial hardship.

Already a member? SIGN IN