To: Mitt Romney, Republican Presidential Cadidate - 2012
Tell Romney to release tax returns
Republican Mitt Romney needs to release his past tax returns, as candidates for office need to be "as transparent as possible." Since you are not going to file on time, we as the people of the United States feel we have a right to know the state of your finances as we have with past Presidential nominees. As a candidate for 2012, it is highly suspect that you have to file an extension and cannot file on time. This is something we would expect of a person running for the highest office in the country, yet given the fact you know when the filing is due, you request an extension. Be transparent and show us your past tax returns so we know the real Mitt Romney.
Why is this important?
This petition is about the Republican Party Presidential nominee. Why does he need an extension, why can't he file his return on time? Why can't he release previous years? If you are running for the highest office in the country, it stands to reason you should be on top of things and especially have open, transparency about your finances. Release your prior year’s tax forms Romney so the country can really see the real financial picture of your net worth.