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Immigrant taxpayers: GBLS warns of possible IRS-DHS data sharing and urges careful filing; litigation has paused sharing for now
Summary
Greater Boston Legal Services advised immigrant taxpayers that an agreement to share IRS and DHS information has prompted legal challenges; a D.C. judge has paused sharing, and GBLS recommended individuals assess risk and consult counsel before applying for ITINs or filing if concerned.
Immigrant taxpayers and advocates heard guidance during a webinar that recent developments around data-sharing between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Internal Revenue Service could affect decisions about filing and seeking an ITIN, but ongoing litigation has temporarily paused information sharing.
"Right now, I can tell you that there are 3 legal challenges to this, and there was a DC judge who has paused…
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