tax audits
Coverage of tax audits in the Nexus archive.
- Judge blasts Trump’s IRS lawsuit as filed for ‘improper purpose,’ recommends attorney discipline
A judge ruled that President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over leaked tax returns was filed for an 'improper purpose,' recommending attorney sanctions. The lawsuit, which ended in a settlement creating a $1.776 billion fund for Trump's allies, was described as an attempt to legitimize an immunity agreement and misuse taxpayer funds.
- Former IRS officials call for judge to scrutinize Trump's immunity from audits
A group of former IRS officials is requesting a federal judge to examine a deal that provided President Trump with immunity from past tax audits.
- What Congress Should Do About the President’s Sweetheart Deal in Trump v. U.S.
Acting Attorney General Blanche confirmed the Trump administration is abandoning a $1.8 billion fund tied to a lawsuit against the IRS, which aimed to block tax audits of the President and affiliated individuals. Congress is urged to block the settlement, investigate potential tax code violations, and prevent future administrations from exploiting IRS authority to resolve taxpayer disputes.
- Trump Settled a Case With Himself. Was That Legal?
The Trump administration established an $1.8 billion fund distributing taxpayer dollars to the president's political allies while simultaneously declaring Trump immune from tax audits. Legal experts question whether these actions exceed constitutional limits on presidential power.