Trump reaches tax settlement with federal government, IRS restricted from pursuing past audits sparks controversy.

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ME News, May 20 (UTC+8), the U.S. Department of Justice documents show that Trump reached an extraordinary settlement agreement with the federal government, terminating the $10 billion lawsuit he and his businesses filed against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and further expanding related terms. The agreement states that the IRS will be "permanently barred" from investigating or continuing existing audits related to tax returns previously filed by Trump, his businesses, and his family. The Justice Department said the restriction applies only to existing audit scopes. At the same time, the U.S. government agreed to establish a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" to compensate individuals or groups who claim to have been improperly treated during government investigations. This arrangement has been criticized by some Democratic lawmakers as a "disguised transfer of benefits," and has also sparked questions within the Republican Party. A former IRS commissioner noted that there is no precedent for a tax agency permanently relinquishing the right to review the historical filings of specific individuals or businesses, emphasizing that tax enforcement principles should be consistent for all taxpayers. The Senate indicated that the agreement still contains many unresolved issues, and it is expected to continue sparking political controversy and regulatory discussions. (Source: ChainCatcher)
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