Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

All Taxes should be abolished

No their income has nothing to do with us but there should be harsher punishments on those that abuse the system

Yes, however in an abridged format to show what percentage of their financial position is classified as employment income vs investment/business net turnover, thereby allowing for public discourse regarding tax compliance vs tax avoidance and/or evasion. Any person holding an official public political position should be held to strict account if they potentially influence the course of law and fiscal decision making of the country.

No, tax returns should have no influence on their professional abilities.

The public will be asked whether political candidates should via Liquid Democracy

Candidates should be required to release tax returns to the Office for Budget Responsibility

i mean taxation loophole exploitation needs to be for EVERYONE not just for the rich. again lower taxes increase freedoms higher taxes do not taxation doesn't fund anything

Legislation where if asked or enquiry of tax returns they should be obliged to release the information

Yes, but only for selected and major reasons, not for private or potentially embarrassing purchases- there should be people checking their returns though but in private unless publicity was required.

it would make them more accountable but it shouldn't affect their ability to do their job, unless they are deliberately misleading the public and especially if they have any financial responsibilities in their role.

Should be audited by a private independent parliamentary commission yearly for any wrong doings but otherwise the tax returns should remain private.

No, unless they receive large sums off money and it’s not clearly explained they should be encouraged to voluntarily show tact return, but should be frowned upon to release or force a candidate to release without credible reason, and remind government officials or whistleblowers have the right to leak them but will likely face prosecution.

Case by case basis and use common sense

Transparency is good. When individuals select to have a career in politics they should sign a declaration to allow they’re taxes to be made available eon request (random selection)

No, they should just pay their taxes properly

I think that they should be audited before being allowed to run but I don't think the public is required to know the specifics

No, as this violates their human right to privacy

No they shouldn't be allowed to release their tax info but shouldnt be giving them selves benifits

No but there should be someone to overview it

No, but any wrongdoing should be of public knowledge

There won't be political candidates in an Autocracy

Only at a certain level (e.g. party leadership and cabinet)

Only for high office positions

No but should pay tax

Public officials need to back out of private enterprise all together

Only senior figures

No, unless they are the leader of a major political party and therefore a candidate for Prime Minister

Once elected yes

Yes And that is it

ian chan is the man

Yes, but only on request if an issue has arisen

It depends on what level of political candidate you mean - MPs and above - yes. Council candidates - no.

All political members should all be on the same salary and should have to declare their benefits they get from the job.

No but monitor them to ensure theyre not doing dodgy business

Yes, but only if there is a valid reason.

if their integrity is in question then it should be mandated.

That’s personal information and if they make it known, their information is exposed

No, unless they are subject to an investigation into any wrongdoing

No but they should submit them to a regulation board for politician which is unbiased.

Yes, and any members of parliment shouldn't be allowed to work a second job.

There definitely should increased scrutiny of their finances

Only if there is a specific reason for them to do so

Only if their tax returns look suspicious

I think for a certain level of office yes, and audits reach year

It won’t be necessary if they are honest

No - but there should be public audit.

No, unless there is genuine cause for concern.

It's important to see how trustworthy they are

No unless the police suspect some sort of crime other than that their tax payments are actually none of our business

This doesn't affect me, it is their choice, although many political candidates can't be trusted and this could show their worthwhile.