US EditionIRS Nears Deal to Share Data for Immigration Enforcement: Report
- The IRS is close to a deal with the Trump administration to share taxpayer data for immigration enforcement, threatening the privacy rights of undocumented immigrants who contribute nearly $100 billion in taxes yearly.
- Attorney Nandan Joshi stated that accessing taxpayer databases for deportations violates tax law protections established post-Watergate, calling it a shocking breach of trust.
- Matthew Soerens from World Relief noted that undocumented immigrants have been assured their tax filings would not be shared with immigration authorities, mentioning the fear immigrants now have of filing taxes.
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Can The IRS Legally Disclose Taxpayer Information To DHS To Deport Undocumented Aliens? - Above the Law
(Photo by Jabin Botsford /The Washington Post via Getty Images) As stated in an earlier column, the IRS historically has not shared tax information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for immigration enforcement purposes. This is because an immigrant’s tax information may not be relevant to the enforcement of immigration laws. Also, promises of nondisclosure encourage undocumented aliens to file tax returns and pay income and payroll …
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