Latest News About President Trump IRS deal includes permanent audit ban

Updated 2026-06-18 09:15

DOJ statement stated it reached a agreement permanently barring the Internal Revenue Service from examining Trump, Donald Jr. and Eric and Trump Organization entities for pre-May 18, 2026 returns. linked to a wider deal tied to a $10 billion suit over tax disclosure leaks, the agreement also created a around $2 billion fund described as an anti-weaponization measure. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the addendum the date May 19, 2026, saying the IRS would be stopped from seeking 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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