Trump administration proposes citizenship question on tax forms
The administration said the proposal could save taxpayers up to $2 billion by preventing some people from receiving ineligible federal benefits.
The Trump administration proposed requiring tax filers to disclose citizenship and work authorization status on IRS forms. Officials say the change would restrict some refundable tax credits, while advocates warn the information could aid immigration enforcement.
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The Trump administration proposed requiring U.S. taxpayers to disclose citizenship and work authorization status to the IRS.
“The Trump administration would require U.S. taxpayers to disclose their citizenship and work authorization status to the IRS”
The proposed tax forms ask whether the filer and a jointly filing spouse are citizens, nationals, or lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
“are you, and your spouse if filing jointly, a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.?””
The proposed requirement would apply to every tax filer and require certification under penalty of law.
“Every tax filer must certify under penalty of law their immigration or citizenship status to the IRS to file their return.”