Trump's Tax Returns Might Not Answer Questions

Morningstar

Donald Trump has put his wealth and the success of his business empire at the center of his presidential campaign. But what if the complexity of that enterprise--packed with opportunities for write-offs and deferred profits--means he reports relatively little taxable income? Only the man, his accountant and his Internal Revenue Service auditor know for sure, but the Republican front-runner's statements and disclosures provide some clues.