Chicago – May 19, 2026
A newly released Justice Department filing has expanded Donald Trump’s IRS settlement to block audits and tax claims tied to Trump, his family, and his businesses over filings made before the deal’s effective date. Reuters reported that the government is now “permanently prohibited” from pursuing related audits, while Bloomberg said the agreement also bars “any and all claims” tied to Trump’s past tax returns.
The addendum was signed by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and appears to broaden the original settlement that ended Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over the alleged unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns. The document says the U.S. is “forever barred and precluded” from pursuing covered claims, according to multiple reports.
