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What happens when taxpayer confidentiality meets immigration enforcement? Discover the implications of this unprecedented collaboration.
The IRS is on the brink of allowing ICE access to confidential taxpayer data, marking a shift in longstanding privacy policy.,This arrangement would enable ICE to verify names and addresses of suspected undocumented immigrants using IRS tax records.,Historically, the IRS maintained strict confidentiality of taxpayer information to encourage compliance among undocumented immigrants.,This proposed agreement poses risks by potentially misusing taxpayer privacy exceptions intended for criminal investigations.,Currently, about half of the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. file tax returns, relying on confidentiality.,Career IRS officials are alarmed, fearing this could deter individuals from filing taxes due to potential deportation risks.,New IRS leadership appears more amenable to collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security compared to past administrations.,This initiative aligns with the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement strategies, signaling a tougher stance.,Although the agreement has not yet been finalized, its implications raise critical concerns about taxpayer privacy and immigrant rights.
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