Jeb Bush Releases 33 Years of Tax Returns

JEB BUSH RELEASES 33 YEARS OF TAX RETURNS
Unprecedented Release Totals More Than Any Other Presidential Candidate in History
 
Miami, FL — Today, Governor Jeb Bush took the unprecedented step of releasing 33 years of tax returns, more than any presidential candidate in the history of the United States. In all, Governor Bush will have released 1,150 pages of tax returns in a display of transparency that is consistent with the high level of disclosure he has practiced during his life in public office.
 
“Most of my adult life has been spent in the private sector – not in government. It’s been a rewarding and full life. I’ve been blessed by having a wonderful family, the best business partners a man could ask for, and opportunities that are out of reach for too many Americans," said Governor Bush. "In the spirit of transparency, this release will show voters how I earned a living over the past three decades and how much of that living I paid in taxes to the federal government. Like most Americans, I know it is time for a flatter, fairer tax code. The labyrinth of rules and special interest carve outs need to go. One thing you can count on if I’m President is that it will finally be addressed. It’s critical if we are going to ensure more people have a chance at earned success.”
 
Governor Bush’s average effective tax rate for the last 33 years is 36 percent, a rate that exceeds the Clintons’ 2014 tax rate even though they had a higher income than Governor Bush.
 
Since leaving office, Governor Bush and Mrs. Columba Bush have made significant contributions to charitable organizations through both personal donations and funds raised. Together they have donated $739,511 since Governor Bush left office and helped raise $1,043,164 for Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, $7,480,000 for The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, $17,000,000 for the Barbara Bush Foundation Celebration of Reading and $46,000,000 for The Foundation For Excellence In Education.
 
The complete list of all 33 years of tax returns, context and supporting documents can be found here: https://jeb2016.com/news/my_career_through_33_years_of_tax_returns?lang=en