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Questions about audit exemptions touch on equal application of tax enforcement and public confidence in revenue collection.

What to watch next

  • Watch for follow-up statements from the Treasury Department or IRS on audit policy application after the current administration transition.
Politics abcnews.go.com · Jun 3, 2026 20:05 UTC

Treasury Secretary on Trump IRS audit exemption

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined to state whether President Trump and his family will retain prior IRS audit protections. The response came during congressional questioning.