David Gair, a partner in Troutman Pepper Locke’s Tax Practice Group, was quoted in the February 3, 2026 Kiplinger article, “Trump $10B IRS Lawsuit Hits an Already Chaotic 2026 Tax Season.”

David Gair, partner at Troutman Pepper Locke, says that “most tax practitioners view these types of lawsuits as ‘chasing good money after bad,’ adding, “Most clients, when they understand what is involved with [such a case], would avoid the time, effort, and cost.”

However, in an emailed statement provided to Kiplinger, Gair also noted that “the president’s actions are already making those affected by Mr. Littlejohn’s actions reconsider filing a lawsuit.”

Gair explained: “President Trump has unprecedented control over the Department of Justice, and if he is successful with his lawsuit, then others should also have a greater chance of success with a Department of Justice that wants to make an example out of the IRS.”

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