The House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday formally requested that the IRS turn over President Trump’s tax returns.

In a letter to the IRS, committee chair Rep. Richard Neal (D – Mass.) requested returns from 2013 through 2018.

“Under the Internal Revenue Manual, individual income tax returns of a President are subject to mandatory examination, but this practice is IRS policy and not codified in the Federal tax laws,” wrote Neal.

“It is necessary for the committee to determine the scope of any such examination and whether it includes a review of underlying business activities required to be reported on the individual income tax return.”

Neal said in a statement that the move was needed to keep the IRS honest.

“It is critical to ensure the accountability of our government and elected officials. To maintain trust in our democracy, the American people must be assured that their government is operating properly, as laws intend,” explained Neal. “In order to fairly make that determination, we must obtain President Trump’s tax returns and review whether the IRS is carrying out its responsibilities.”

Trump — who has repeatedly voiced a willingness to release his returns, yet not followed through — later told reporters that he’s not “inclined” to release the documents since he’s under audit.

“I’m always under audit,” said Trump. “Until such time as I’m not under audit, I would not be inclined to do it.”