DOJ bars IRS audits of Trump tax filings (opens in new tab)

The Justice Department issued an addendum to a settlement with President Trump that says the IRS is "forever barred and precluded" from pursuing tax examinations or claims tied to tax returns that Trump and related people or entities filed before the agreement. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed the addendum, which broadened a deal ending Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over the leak of his tax returns and applies to matters currently pending or that could be pending before federal agenc...