DOJ settlement blocks IRS audits of Trump taxes (opens in new tab)

The Justice Department expanded a settlement of President Trump's $10 billion lawsuit over leaked tax returns with a one-page addendum barring the IRS from pursuing existing or potential claims tied to past tax matters involving Trump, his family, the Trump Organization and affiliated entities. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed the addendum, which bars IRS examinations or reviews arising from covered pre-settlement tax matters. The settlement also created a $1.776 billion, or roughl...