Trump admin wants to require tax filers to disclose citizenship status to IRS
A Trump administration proposal would require tax filers to certify their immigration status to the IRS, which critics argue could be used as a tool for immigration enforcement.
TL;DR
- The Trump administration proposes requiring tax filers to disclose their U.S. citizenship or work authorization status to the IRS.
- The administration claims this will prevent undocumented immigrants from receiving federal benefits, potentially saving $2 billion.
- A draft 2026 tax form includes a question for filers and their spouses about their citizenship or lawful work authorization.
- Critics fear this requirement could be used as an immigration enforcement tool, forcing filers to choose between self-incrimination or felony charges by lying.
- The policy could lead to hundreds of thousands of people, including U.S. citizen children, losing eligibility for tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit.
- Previously, the Treasury Department's attempt to share taxpayer data with ICE was blocked by a judge for violating privacy laws.