Washington D.C. - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has agreed to share certain tax information filed by undocumented taxpayers with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to a recent court document filed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This agreement allows ICE access to specific tax data to aid in its law enforcement activities.
The DHS filing stated that the IRS will provide ICE with information related to individuals who have filed taxes using an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), a number issued to non-residents and resident aliens who do not qualify for a Social Security number but are required to file U.S. taxes.
Critics of the agreement express concerns about privacy and the potential for misuse of taxpayer information. They argue that sharing this data could discourage undocumented immigrants from filing taxes, potentially impacting government revenue. Proponents, however, maintain that the information is necessary for enforcing immigration laws and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
The exact details of the information to be shared and the specific circumstances under which it will be shared remain unclear. Further clarification from both the IRS and DHS is expected in the coming weeks.
IRS to Share Tax Data of Some Undocumented Immigrants with ICE
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will share specific tax information from some undocumented immigrants with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to a Department of Homeland Security court filing. This data sharing agreement aims to assist ICE in its law enforcement efforts. The information shared will be limited to certain tax data filed by undocumented taxpayers. The move raises privacy concerns and questions about the scope of government access to taxpayer information.
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