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What’s in Trump’s returns? A look at how he plays tax game

This image from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign shows Trump signing his tax return. Trump says he won’t release his tax returns until after the election, raising the intriguing question: what’s he hiding? A speculative look at what he doesn’t want voters to see.  (Trump Presidential Campaign via AP)
This image from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign shows Trump signing his tax return. Trump says he won’t release his tax returns until after the election, raising the intriguing question: what’s he hiding? A speculative look at what he doesn’t want voters to see. (Trump Presidential Campaign via AP) This image from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign shows Trump signing his tax return. Trump says he won’t release his tax returns until after the election, raising the intriguing question: what’s he hiding? A speculative look at what he doesn’t want voters to see. (Trump Presidential Campaign via AP)

WASHINGTON (AP) – Donald Trump told The Associated Press this week “there’s nothing to learn” from all those income tax returns he won’t release until an ongoing audit wraps up.

Really?

Tax experts say the feet-high stack of returns that he’s posed with for photos could provide significant insights about the presumptive GOP nominee – new details on his income and wealth, how much he gives to charity, the health of his businesses and, overall, how Trump plays the tax game.

Some information that may be embedded in Trump’s tax returns:

HOW RICH?