Tax world aghast as DOJ seals Trump’s IRS audit-free era
TL;DR
A Justice Department settlement bars the IRS from auditing Donald Trump, his family, and related entities, permanently blocking audits of any matters currently pending and extending protections to future examinations under a broad “lawfare” provision—a move that shocks tax pros and could spark renewed Democratic oversight battles as Republicans weigh their response.
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