# Judge nullifies Trump's IRS deal in scathing ruling

A US federal judge struck down a settlement between former President Donald Trump and the IRS that would have resolved a tax-related lawsuit. The judge issued a strongly worded opinion, rejecting the deal as unfair or improperly negotiated. This ruling reopens a legal battle over Trump's tax records and underscores judicial scrutiny of his business dealings.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/13/trump-irs-ruling-judge-kathleen-williams) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:18:55 GMT