IRS Drops Audits of Trump and Family Members

May 20, 2026 • Google News World

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that it will no longer conduct audits of former President Donald Trump and his family. According to reports, a new settlement term has been reached with the Justice Department, which bars the IRS from investigating Trump and his family for past tax issues.

As part of the agreement, the Justice Department has expanded the scope of the settlement to cover Trump’s tax audits. The exact terms of the settlement have not been made public, but it is reported that Trump will receive a significant amount of money as part of the deal.

The news comes after a long-standing dispute between Trump and the IRS over his tax returns. In 2022, the House Oversight Committee voted to hold Trump in contempt for refusing to hand over his tax returns, which are required by law.

In related news, Republicans have defeated an amendment aimed at pushing back on the fund established to compensate Trump’s allies. The amendment was proposed by Representative Ruben Gallego, who had sought to limit the amount of money available to Trump’s supporters.

The settlement and the expansion of the Justice Department’s involvement in the matter have been met with varying reactions from different parties. While some have expressed relief that the issue has been resolved, others have criticized the deal as unfair or too lenient on Trump.

The details of the settlement remain unclear, but it is reported that Trump will receive a significant amount of money as part of the agreement. The exact amount and how it was calculated are not publicly known.

In related news, an analysis by The Washington Post has shed light on the extraordinary $1.8 billion legal fund established to support Trump’s allies. The fund has been used to pay for various legal expenses, including those related to Trump’s tax audits.

The settlement and the expansion of the Justice Department’s involvement in the matter have significant implications for the ongoing investigation into Trump’s business dealings and potential wrongdoing.

Source: Google News World