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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has agreed to share tax information with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to assist in deportation efforts, marking a significant shift in the agency’s approach to migrant data. The deal, which is being closely scrutinized by advocacy groups, allows ICE to request taxpayer information on individuals facing deportation orders or under investigation.
This agreement comes despite the IRS’s long-standing policy of tightly guarding taxpayer details, including earnings, addresses, and family information. The change is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to use IRS data for immigration enforcement, raising concerns among immigration advocates who argue it could undermine trust and drive undocumented workers away from filing their taxes.
While some federal laws permit the sharing of tax data in criminal investigations, this deal has raised alarms, particularly among those who rely on the IRS’s protection of confidential information. Many undocumented workers, who contribute to U.S. programs like Social Security, have used Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) to file taxes, trusting the IRS to maintain privacy.
Impact on Tax Filings
Economists warn that this new policy may discourage undocumented migrants from filing their taxes, potentially driving them toward under-the-table work. Advocacy groups are already taking legal action to block the information-sharing agreement.
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