I.R.S. Prohibited From Pursuing Audits of Trump and His Family

5 sources7 storiesFirst seen 5/19/2026Score62Mixed Progress

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As part of the Justice Department's compensation fund deal, officials vowed not to pursue any matters, including those involving President Trump's tax returns, that are pending.

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The Internal Revenue Service is permanently barred from pursuing claims against President Trump or his company based on prior tax returns, part of a controversial settlement deal between the Justice Department and Mr.

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In an addendum to its settlement ending President Trump's IRS lawsuit, the DOJ has barred the IRS from auditing the tax returns of Trump, his family and his companies.

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government is 'forever barred and precluded' from examining or prosecuting Trump, his sons and the Trump organization's current tax issues, the Justice Department says.

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The administration is instead creating an "anti-weaponization" fund.

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**Summary:** The IRS has been prohibited from pursuing audits of President Trump and his family as part of a settlement agreement between the Justice Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). **Why It Matters:** This ruling underscores the potential for executive privilege to limit government scrutiny, potentially affecting future investigations into the administration's finances.