No that's not a question, that's a statement.
Well lookie here at what I found
Romney Avoids Taxes via Loophole Cutting Mormon Donations
Over the thing..............
The charitable remainder unitrust, as it is known, is one of several strategies Romney has adopted over his career to reduce his tax bill. While Romney’s tax avoidance is legal and common among high-net-worth individuals, it has become an issue in the campaign. President Barack Obama attacked him in their second debate for paying “lower tax rates than somebody who makes a lot less.”
In this instance, Romney used the tax-exempt status of a charity -- the Mormon Church, according to a 2007 filing -- to defer taxes for more than 15 years. At the same time he is benefitting, the trust will probably leave the church with less than what current law requires, according to tax returns obtained by Bloomberg this month through a Freedom of Information Act request.
Large snip................
The current investing strategy favors the Romneys over the charity because they get a guaranteed payout, said Michael Arlein, a trusts and estates lawyer at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP.
“The Romneys get theirs off the top and the charity gets what’s left,” he said. “So by definition, if it’s not performing as well, the charity gets harmed more.”
I know naff all about taxes, but I know this stinks.
Have to go to work soon, just wanted to get this out there so maybe someone with more know how than me would like to diary it properly.
6:08 AM PT: p.s. Anyone else here think the Mormon Church are going to be pissed?