Judge Blocks IRS from Sharing Tax Info with ICE

Federal Judge Blocks IRS from Sharing Tax Info with ICE; Immigration Advocates Praise DecisionA federal judge has temporarily halted the IRS from disclosing tax information to ICE, preventing the release of confidential address details of undocumented immigrants who pay taxes. The judge aims to review the case thoroughly before any data is shared. Immigration advocacy groups had sued, fearing that sharing this data could deter immigrants from filing taxes or seeking undeclared work. IRS officials had also raised concerns about the legality of using the agency for deportation assistance. Undocumented immigrants contributed nearly $100 billion in taxes in 2022, and critics warned that even a small decrease in filings could result in billions of dollars in lost government revenue. However, the judges order restricts the Treasury Secretary from sharing taxpayer information with the Department of Homeland Security, except for non-tax criminal investigations. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.