News outlets are reporting that the Administration intends to try to proceed with the extraordinarily broad release of tax audits and other claims signed by the acting Attorney General on May 19. Tax Law Center Policy Director Brandon DeBot released the following statement:
“The stunning attempt to end audits of the President and his affiliates while there are reportedly ongoing tax disputes about how much he owes the government was always likely to be the most lucrative aspect of the deal for the President personally. Congress should act to stop the Administration from implementing the sweetheart deal to end audits and investigate potential criminal violations of the laws against political interference in the tax system.”