Like any other taxpayer, the United States President must file a tax return and pay taxes on their income. But the settlement of Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service has raised new questions about how the agency handles presidential tax matters. According to reporting from CNBC and Al Jazeera, the agreement includes a provision shielding Trump and his family from pending IRS audits involving past tax years — a protection that does not extend to future filings or potential criminal investigations.

How Presidential Taxes Normally Work

While the President holds a distinguished position in office, the IRS treats him the same as any other taxpayer. Trump earns money from his position as president and from nonpresidential activities, such as his business dealings; he must pay taxes on those earnings and file his income tax return on or before April 15.

His tax returns are confidential government documents and the taxing authority cannot publicly disclose them. While many presidential candidates voluntarily disclose their past returns, Trump never did so, which raised scrutiny of his business dealings. The public’s desire........

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