Trump hints at releasing tax returns after IRS deal
President Donald Trump says he may release his tax returns after an IRS deal, though no date is set, as he returns from Coast Guard Academy remarks and the situation remains fluid.
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Trump tax returns shielded from IRS action under $1.8B DOJ settlement fund
An addendum to a $1.8 billion DOJ settlement shields Trump, his family, the Trump Organization and related entities’ federal tax returns from IRS enforcement, applying to filings before the settlement’s effective date; the fund—designated to compensate alleged victims of law-enforcement actions—has drawn fire from Democrats who say it violates federal law prohibiting executive interference with IRS audits, while supporters say the fund serves legitimate purposes and the Trumps dropped related claims in exchange for the financing.
Trump Drops Bid for $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit Over Leaked Returns
Donald Trump and his allies moved to voluntarily dismiss a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns, a move that comes as a judge questioned the case’s controversy and experts raised questions about governance and potential conflicts surrounding a president-controlled agency.
How a Leaked Tax Return Case Could Yield a $1.7 Billion Trump Payday
The piece explains why leaked IRS tax-return information could fuel a civil case with a potential $1.7 billion damages award, outlining the privacy violations, legal theories behind damages, and how a payout could be calculated and awarded.
Trump’s Daylight Cash Grab: IRS Settlement Could Seed a $1.7B Slush Fund
Morning Shots argues that Trump’s imminent settlement with the IRS over leaked tax returns could hinge on funding a $1.7 billion pot to compensate allies who claim they were targeted by the Biden administration, a fund run by a commission that answers to Trump and with minimal disclosure. While Trump wouldn’t directly receive money, entities tied to him could file claims, making it a perceived graft that threatens public funds and oversight. The piece urges Congress to act, up to impeachment if warranted, and places the development in the broader context of Trump’s leadership and the post-summit foreign-policy dynamic.
DOJ eyes settlement in Trump's $10B IRS leak case
The Justice Department is reportedly weighing a settlement in Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over an IRS tax‑return leak, with talks potentially exploring dropping audits of Trump, his family, and the Trump Organization; no decision has been made and monetary terms aren’t clear. A federal judge has questioned the proper party to sue the agencies, and this follows recent DOJ settlements with allies like Carter Page and Michael Flynn.
Mamdani Couple Report Roughly $145K Combined Income in 2025 Tax Returns
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji reported a combined $144,784 in 2025 before taxes, largely from Mamdani's Assembly salary and royalties, placing them above NYC's two-person area median income ($129,600) but below SmartAsset's $158,954 threshold for a “comfortable” city living standard; they also expect a tax refund due to overpayment.
Prominent Litigator Tom Goldstein Convicted on Majority of Counts in Maryland Tax Trial
Former U.S. Supreme Court litigator Tom Goldstein was found guilty on 12 of 16 counts after a six-week trial in Maryland, including tax evasion, willful failure to pay taxes for four years, three counts of making false statements on loan applications, and four counts of aiding in the preparation of false tax returns. He was acquitted on the remaining four counts. Maximum penalties include up to 30 years for each loan-statement count and substantial potential prison terms for other convictions; sentencing will follow for the jury verdict and potential asset-forfeit issues.
Former President Sues IRS for $10 Billion Over Leaked Tax Records
Former president Donald Trump filed a $10 billion federal lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, alleging a leak of his confidential tax information and seeking damages and reforms.
Trump Sues IRS and Treasury Over Tax-Return Leaks, Demands $10 Billion
Trump has filed a federal Miami lawsuit seeking at least $10 billion from the IRS and Treasury, alleging an IRS contractor leaked his and his sons’ and the Trump Organization’s tax returns to media in 2020, causing reputational and financial harm; the suit cites the contractor’s 2024 conviction and notes ongoing litigation as part of Trump’s broader series of lawsuits.
Trump Sues IRS and Treasury for $10 Billion Over Tax-Return Leaks
Donald Trump, his sons and the Trump Organization filed a $10 billion lawsuit in a Miami federal court against the U.S. Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service, alleging they failed to prevent leaks of his and related tax returns by former IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn to media outlets such as the New York Times and ProPublica, causing reputational and financial harm and potentially seeking punitive damages; Littlejohn has pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years in prison, and Trump has pursued other lawsuits against media outlets in recent years.
Trump files $10B lawsuit against IRS and Treasury over tax-return leak
Former President Donald Trump and his sons filed a federal lawsuit in Florida seeking at least $10 billion against the IRS and Treasury, alleging confidential tax-return information was illegally leaked to media outlets by a Booz Allen Hamilton contractor and that government safeguards failed during his first term; the suit notes the contractor, Charles Littlejohn, was previously convicted, and mentions Booz Allen’s contract termination and other context around past tax-return disclosures.
2026 tax season reshapes refunds with new deductions and filing options
The IRS opens tax season with sweeping changes from the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, including new deductions for seniors, tips, and overtime; temporarily higher SALT limits and revised 2026 standard deductions; plus new filing options like IRS Free File and Free File Fillable Forms; refunds typically arrive within about 21 days for e-filed returns, with an April 15 deadline and about 164 million returns expected.
Judge Criticizes Giuliani's Asset Delay Amid Legal Battles
A federal judge has allowed Georgia poll workers Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss to investigate Rudy Giuliani's claim that he gifted his Yankees World Series rings to his son, as part of their $148 million defamation judgment against him. The judge's order permits them to subpoena Giuliani's accounting firm for tax returns to verify the legitimacy of the gift. The rings are valued at over $200,000, and the judge has warned Giuliani of potential contempt proceedings if he fails to comply with property turnover requirements.
"Biden and Harris 2023 Tax Returns: Key Takeaways for Everyday Taxpayers"
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris released their 2023 tax returns, showing lessons for average Americans, including the impact of interest income, self-employment tax planning, and the importance of working with a tax professional for those with complex financial situations. The Bidens and the Harrises both earned most of their income from salaries, with interest income causing small estimated tax penalties. The Bidens reduced self-employment taxes through their S corporations, while taxpayers with self-employment income should consider the impact on future Social Security benefits. Working with a tax professional is recommended for higher earners with complex financial situations.