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University of Iowa Law Prof. Andy Grewal, however, questions the legitimacy of the letter(Democrats' request).
“As the letter hints, Congress has broad powers and they’re acting for proper purposes and usually the mental thoughts of the legislature don’t negate the validity of the inquiry, but the question here is, are they in fact pursing a legitimate purpose?” he said in an interview with Law&Crime.
“Generally, there are strong presumptions of Congress’ investigations, but that doesn’t mean it’s conclusive if they just say they need information,” he continued.
Earlier this month, Neal formally requested the last six years’ worth of President Trump‘s tax returns, citing what’s been dubbed a “little-known provision” in tax code to do so.
Tax Expert: ‘Far From Clear’ That IRS Can Be Compelled to Release Trump’s Returns
“As the letter hints, Congress has broad powers and they’re acting for proper purposes and usually the mental thoughts of the legislature don’t negate the validity of the inquiry, but the question here is, are they in fact pursing a legitimate purpose?” he said in an interview with Law&Crime.
“Generally, there are strong presumptions of Congress’ investigations, but that doesn’t mean it’s conclusive if they just say they need information,” he continued.
Earlier this month, Neal formally requested the last six years’ worth of President Trump‘s tax returns, citing what’s been dubbed a “little-known provision” in tax code to do so.
Tax Expert: ‘Far From Clear’ That IRS Can Be Compelled to Release Trump’s Returns