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Clintons’ Tax Returns Show They Are Givers

Posted by HOLLY IN CINCINNATI, Copy Editor in Politics, Society.
Apr 4th, 2008 | Comments

Political Wire:

Clintons Made $109 Million Since Leaving White House

Here’s the Friday night news dump: The Clintons had gross income of $109 million for 2000 to 2007, according to newly released tax documents. President Clinton made $51.8 million speeches over eight years and $29.6 million in book income, while Sen. Clinton made $10.5 million in book income.

The Clintons paid $33.8 million in taxes between 2000-2007, or 31% of adjusted gross income, and gave $10.26 million to charity over eight years.

Here are links to each tax return: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

More details will be coming as reporters scrutinize the documents.

Over at Political Insider, I list the top five reasons why this was the perfect time to release this information.

Bolding is mine.

  • Mike_P
    That's a lotta money! And as long as it's honestly earned, there's nothing wrong with that. It's good to see they give lots to charity as well, though I'm sure there are tax and other benefits for doing so. Still, it's money for good things, and that's what counts.
  • Pyronite
    Good for the Clintons giving some money to charity. I wonder if we'll get a list to see to whom they donate.
  • StockBoySF
    Yeah, I agree with Mike_P and Pyronite. I think it's wonderful that they give 9%+ to charity. I wish all Americans who could afford it would give money to charity- whether it's for medical research, homeless, education or whatever floats their boat.

    Like Pyronite, I'd be interested to know which charities were the beneficiaries. I wonder if any of them were for children's or medical causes.
  • runasim
    What? There was no little item found over which to be outraged?
  • pacatrue
    I'm outraged that they gave only 9% of their income away. I know Obama would give away at least 9.1%

    Just kidding. The Clintons' donations to charity are terrific.
  • distributorcap
    10 million to charity is really quite terrific. i am sure the vast right wing conspiracy will find something to rip them to shreds with
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