Trump Family Sues IRS and Treasury Over Tax Leaks

Lawsuit seeks $10 billion in damages for failure to protect confidential tax data.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 3:55am

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Former President Donald Trump, his sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization have filed a federal lawsuit in Miami accusing the IRS and the Treasury Department of failing to safeguard their confidential tax data from an employee who later admitted to leaking it. The lawsuit seeks at least $10 billion in damages.

Why it matters

This lawsuit represents the latest legal battle in the long-running saga over Trump's tax returns, which he has fought to keep private despite pressure from Congress and the public. The case raises questions about the government's responsibility to protect sensitive taxpayer information and the potential consequences for failures in data security.

The details

The lawsuit alleges that an IRS or Treasury employee improperly accessed and leaked the Trump family's confidential tax information, which was then published by news outlets. The lawsuit claims the government agencies failed to properly safeguard this data and are liable for the damages caused by the leaks.

  • The lawsuit was filed on January 30, 2026 in federal court in Miami, Florida.

The players

Donald Trump

Former President of the United States and founder of the Trump Organization.

Donald Trump Jr.

Son of Donald Trump and executive vice president of the Trump Organization.

Eric Trump

Son of Donald Trump and executive vice president of the Trump Organization.

Trump Organization

The real estate and licensing company founded by Donald Trump.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

The federal agency responsible for administering and enforcing federal tax laws.

U.S. Department of the Treasury

The executive department responsible for promoting economic prosperity and ensuring the financial security of the United States.

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What’s next

The lawsuit will proceed through the federal court system, with the Trump family seeking to prove the government's liability and recover damages.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing tensions over presidential tax returns and the government's duty to protect sensitive taxpayer information, even for high-profile individuals like former President Trump.