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A Justice Department settlement announced May 18, 2026, bars the IRS from pursuing covered claims and examinations tied to Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and The Trump Organization for returns filed before that date. Critics say the deal is extraordinary and raises fresh questions about equal enforcement.
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A Justice Department settlement announced May 18, 2026, bars the IRS from pursuing covered claims and examinations tied to Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and The Trump Organization for returns filed before that date. Critics say the deal is extraordinary and raises fresh questions about equal enforcement.
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A Justice Department settlement announced May 18, 2026, bars the IRS from pursuing covered claims and examinations tied to Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and The Trump Organization for returns filed before that date. Critics say the deal is extraordinary and raises fresh questions about equal enforcement.
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