Latest News About Trump tax settlement includes forever audit ban

Updated 2026-06-18 09:15

DOJ release noted it agreed a deal permanently barring the IRS from auditing Trump, Donald Jr. and Eric and Trump Organization entities for pre-May 18, 2026 returns. As part of a wider deal tied to a $10B lawsuit over tax disclosure leaks, the accord also set up a almost $2 billion fund described as an anti-weaponization step. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche declared the supplement the date May 19, 2026, and saying the IRS would be prevented from pursuing past tax audit claims and related matters through that date.

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US government drops all claims against Trump in IRS lawsuit deal

The Justice Department has permanently barred the Internal Revenue Service from auditing President Trump’s past tax returns, his family members, and his businesses under a one-page settlement addendum signed on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche declared the federal government is “FOREVER BARRED” from pursuing any tax audit claims filed before the…

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