Newsom Tax Returns

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's tax returns show annual income of up to $2 million.

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Newsom and his wife release four years of tax returns

Newsom Tax Returns Detail Lavish Lifestyle with $200,000 for Household Staff and Much More

BREAKING: Newsom Opens Tax Returns to Select Journos, Not the Public; the Numbers Still Don't Add Up

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom released four years of tax returns for 2021-2024, resuming disclosure after not releasing annual returns after 2020. The filings show Newsom and Jennifer Siebel Newsom earned between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024, and paid about $500,000 a year in federal and state taxes. The governor’s office made more than 700 pages available for review. The returns also show nearly $200,000 for household staff in 2024, and the couple has earned at least $11 million since Newsom took office.

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Newsom’s tax disclosures make his finances look politically damaging, exposing expensive living and uncomfortable questions about his money. The figures and selective release invite scrutiny of his wealth, transparency, and readiness for higher political ambitions.