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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