Trump wants an extension for his 2017 tax return

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April 17, 2018 7:17 PM

President Donald Trump will file an extension for his 2017 tax return according to the White House.

President Donald Trump filed an extension to submit his 2017 tax return.
Trump's request for an extension is common for high-income individuals with complex tax returns.
Trump's taxes have been a consistent source of interest since the start of the 2016 campaign.
Tuesday is Tax Day, the last day for people to file their 2017 tax returns.

President Donald Trump filed for an extension to submit his 2017 tax return, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Tuesday.

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Trump's request for an extension isn't atypical among high-income individuals, since paperwork for various investment structures and partnerships can slow down the preparation process.

For instance, Mitt Romney filed for an extension in 2012 for his 2011 tax return while running for president as a Republican. At the time, the Romney campaign said the extension request was "

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