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US judge voids Trump's 'improper' $1.8 billion settlement with IRS

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building is seen in Washington, DC, USA, on September 28, 2020. © Erin Scott, Reuters

A US judge on Monday voided a settlement between President Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service over his leaked tax returns, ruling the lawsuit was filed for an "improper purpose". The agreement had granted Trump, his family and business broad protections from tax audits following their $10 billion lawsuit.

A US judge on Monday voided a settlement between Trump and the Internal Revenue Service giving the president and his allies sweeping protections from audits, ruling that his lawsuit over leaked tax returns had been filed for an "improper purpose".

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