Quinn defends process of releasing tax forms

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is defending his decision to show his income tax returns only to people who make appointments to see them at his Chicago and Springfield offices.

Quinn said Tuesday he's done it that way for years, including when he was lieutenant governor and state treasurer.

The Chicago Democrat said it's the most "orderly" way to release the information.

Other politicians have made their tax returns more readily accessible. For example, the White House e-mailed copies of President Barack Obama's returns.

Quinn opened his 2008 tax returns up for public inspection Monday.

They show he is to receive a refund of $9,000. Quinn paid $28,354 in federal taxes and claimed wages of $120,227. He donated $12,380 to charity.