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DOJ addendum to Trump settlement bars IRS from auditing him and his family

DOJ addendum to Trump settlement bars IRS from auditing him and his family

Summary

The Justice Department added a new part to its settlement with President Donald Trump that stops the IRS from auditing him, his family, and their businesses. This addendum is part of a larger agreement that includes a $1.776 billion fund to help people who say they were wrongly targeted by the IRS under the Biden administration.

Key Facts

  • The DOJ issued an addendum barring the IRS from auditing Trump, his family, or related businesses.
  • The addendum was signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
  • The IRS is permanently forbidden from investigating or pursuing tax examinations of those covered by the settlement.
  • The addendum extends a settlement that includes a $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" for people who claim wrongful IRS targeting.
  • President Trump dropped a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS as part of the deal.
  • The settlement also ended two civil claims totaling $230 million tied to investigations from Trump’s first term and a 2022 Mar-a-Lago search.
  • Critics argue the settlement may violate the separation of powers by limiting IRS authority.
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