Latest News About President Trump IRS settlement adds permanent bar

Updated 2026-06-18 09:15

DOJ release said it entered a settlement forever barring the IRS from reviewing Trump, Donald Jr. and Eric and Trump Organization entities for returns before May 18, 2026. As part of a larger arrangement tied to a $10B lawsuit over tax disclosure leaks, the deal also set up a nearly $2 billion fund described as an anti-weaponization measure. Acting AG Todd Blanche announced the addendum on May 19, 2026, saying the IRS would be barred 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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