
US President Donald Trump and his sons Eric Trump, left, and Donald Trump Jr, right, have sued the US federal government over tax leaks. US President Donald Trump and his two sons have filed a billion-dollar lawsuit against the federal government over leaks of their business and personal tax returns. The civil complaint, filed in Miami federal court, seeks $10bn (£7.25bn) in damages.
Main Idea: Donald Trump is suing the IRS and the Treasury Department, saying leaked tax records caused him and his family financial and reputational harm.
Key Points:
The lawsuit could deepen distrust in the IRS and Treasury, making taxpayers worry that private financial data is not safe.
A court case may push stronger rules and oversight for protecting tax records, which could help households and small businesses.
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Central government department accused in the lawsuit of failing to prevent the disclosures.
Former IRS contractor whose leak and conviction are central to the case.
One of the Trump family plaintiffs alleging harm from the tax leak disclosures.
One of the Trump family plaintiffs alleging harm from the tax leak disclosures.
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