IRS Union Sues Over Audit Deal

IRS workers seek to block a Trump tax audit immunity deal in court.

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IRS workers' union joins lawsuit targeting Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

Union representing IRS workers asks judge to block Trump tax audit immunity deal

DOJ Sued Over Trump Tax-Audit Immunity Deal

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The union representing Treasury Department and IRS workers asked a federal judge Thursday to block a settlement provision giving President Donald Trump and some family members immunity from certain IRS audits. The union joined an existing lawsuit over a proposed $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” tied to Trump’s settlement with the IRS and Treasury Department. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has rescinded the fund, but the audit shield remains in the agreement. The challengers say the provision could require career IRS employees to violate tax law and potentially affect up to $100 million in back taxes and penalties.

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Trump’s settlement would keep him and his family insulated from IRS audits despite the normal legal obligations on agency staff. Even after Todd Blanche rescinded one disputed provision, the deal still functions as a special protection that could wipe out as much as $100 million in tax liabilities.