The IRS is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with ICE to share confidential tax data, potentially exposing undocumented immigrants to deportation.
This move marks a shift from the agency’s long-standing assurance that filing taxes would not lead to immigration enforcement. An estimated half of the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. file tax returns, often hoping it will help their legal status in the future. Critics argue the deal could discourage tax compliance and erode trust in the IRS.
The agreement aligns with the Trump administration’s broader crackdown on undocumented immigrants.
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