Romney Lawyer Admits They Manipulated Taxes to Conform to 13% Claim

[kpete]

Mitt Romney’s lawyer admitted to the Democratic accusation that the Romneys could have paid a lot less in taxes in 2011, but they manipulated the returns so as to conform to an August Romney claim that he always paid at least 13%.

The AP reported:

But, Brad Malt acknowledged, the couple “limited their deductions of charitable contributions to conform to the governor’s statement in August, based on the January estimate of income, that he paid at least 13 percent in income taxes in each of the last 10 years.”

If you were wondering why Romney dumped his tax returns on Friday a week before they were due, we’re told it’s because he didn’t want the issue to muddy the debate waters. However, he has done nothing but hand Democrats a justification for their tax the rich a bit more policies. Mitt Romney’s taxes are becoming the poster child example of all that is wrong with our current tax codes.

more plus links:
http://www.politicususa.com/romney-lawyer-admits-manipuated-taxes-conform-13-claim.html

[mgarr]

1. Of course they were manipulated! Now release 2005-2009

Thanks for 2011. (of course they were manipulated! Duh.(
Now release the tax returns that we *really* want to see, 2005-2009.

Mr. Romney is running for President of the United States.
This is a position of Trust.
Ronald Reagan said, "Trust but Verify."
Mr. Romney has said, "Trust me," re his tax returns.
It is not unreasonable for voters to want to "Verify.

The longer you delay, Mr. Romney, the more suspicious it appears.

Obama released 12 years of tax returns
GW Bush 10 years
Clinton 12 years
GHW Bush 14 years
George Romney 12 years.

What is the problem, Mr. Romney?
Release your tax returns.