Justice Department agrees not to pursue any tax claims against Trump as part of IRS deal
The Justice Department has agreed not to pursue any tax claims against Donald Trump as part of a settlement with the IRS. This agreement includes a provision that bars the government from seeking financial relief from Trump, his family, and their businesses. The settlement follows Trump's decision to drop a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS related to previous investigations.
- ▪The Justice Department will not seek audits or payments from Trump and his family as part of the settlement.
- ▪An addendum to the settlement states the government is forever barred from pursuing any claims against Trump.
- ▪Trump dropped a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for the creation of an anti-weaponization fund.
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BREAKING NEWSMay. 19, 2026, 8:30 PM UTCJustice DepartmentJustice DepartmentJustice Department agrees not to pursue any tax claims against Trump as part of IRS dealAn addendum to the settlement says the government is “forever barred” from seeking any sort of financial relief against Trump, his oldest sons and their companies.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00President Donald Trump reached an agreement with his own administration Monday after he dropped a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.Samuel Corum / Bloomberg via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Ryan J.
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