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5 things to know about the Trump IRS settlement

May 20, 2026Center

The IRS reached a settlement with President Trump over the leak of his tax returns, barring the agency from auditing his previous filings and reigniting a years-long battle over Trump’s taxes. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order Tuesday declaring the IRS is “forever barred” from bringing claims against Trump based on his prior…

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