DOJ's settlement with Trump bans IRS from taking action over his old tax returns
The Justice Department has reached a settlement that permanently bars the IRS from pursuing claims against President Trump related to his past tax returns. This agreement resolves a lawsuit filed by Trump and includes provisions for an 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' to assist alleged victims of government actions. The settlement has faced criticism for its implications of self-dealing and the lack of clarity regarding who may benefit from the fund.
- ▪The IRS is permanently barred from pursuing claims against President Trump based on prior tax returns.
- ▪The settlement includes an 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' of $1.776 billion for alleged victims of government actions.
- ▪Critics have labeled the settlement as a significant act of self-dealing by the president.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 17:32:23 -0400 |
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Politics DOJ's settlement with Trump bans IRS from taking action against him over old tax returns By Joe Walsh, Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh, Jacob Rosen Jacob Rosen Justice Department Reporter Jake Rosen is a reporter covering the Department of Justice. He was previously a campaign digital reporter covering President Trump's 2024 campaign and also served as an associate producer for "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Read Full Bio Jacob Rosen May 19, 2026 / 5:32 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Internal Revenue Service is permanently barred from pursuing claims against President Trump or his company based…
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