The IRS may soon share taxpayer data with ICE, giving agents a powerful new tool to locate and deport illegal immigrants hiding in plain sight.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

March 25, 2025   |   Listen Online   |   Read Online Tax Files to Takedowns: IRS Set to Help ICE Hunt Illegal Immigrants The IRS may soon share taxpayer data with ICE, giving agents a powerful new tool to locate and deport illegal immigrants hiding in plain sight.   Tyler Flores What Happened The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly close to finalizing an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This would allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to access specific taxpayer data to locate and deport illegal immigrants. According to multiple outlets, this would mark a dramatic shift in the IRS's traditional stance on protecting the privacy of all filers, even those in the country illegally. Historically, the IRS has maintained strict confidentiality regarding taxpayer information. This includes data submitted by illegal immigrants who file taxes using Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs). The rationale has always been that encouraging tax compliance benefits the system, even if some of the filers are not legally present in the U.S. Now, that wall of separation may be coming down. Why It Matters Conservatives have long argued that law and order should not be sacrificed in the name of bureaucratic convenience, and this move could be a significant win. Sharing IRS records with ICE could give federal agents a superb new tool to track down illegal aliens — especially those who have avoided law enforcement but not the taxman. The proposed change suggests the federal government might finally be taking illegal immigration more seriously. After years of soft enforcement and sanctuary policies under the Biden administration that undermined ICE's authority, a new channel of cooperation between these two federal agencies could help return integrity to the immigration system. However, the move isn't without complications. Critics say it could backfire by discouraging undocumented immigrants from filing taxes at all. That could reduce revenue and increase the size of the so-called shadow economy, where illegal workers are paid under the table and contribute nothing in return. Still, for many on the right, the priority isn't protecting tax cheats. It's upholding U.S. sovereignty and immigration laws. If undocumented immigrants are willing to file taxes, that only proves they're not that hard to find and send packing. How It Affects Readers For taxpayers tired of footing the bill while millions live in the U.S. illegally, this shift may feel like long-overdue accountability. For years, Americans have watched as the U.S. immigration system was taken advantage of by loopholes, bureaucratic apathy, and politics. Giving ICE access to IRS data could help deliver actual results instead of just talking points. At the same time, readers should pay close attention to how this plays out in practice. Any misuse or politicization of this data-sharing could spark legal challenges or future restrictions, especially if political leadership changes. Policies like this don't happen in a vacuum — they're responses to pressure from voters who demand secure borders, functional institutions, and a government that works for its citizens first. This may just be the beginning of a long-overdue realignment of priorities, as well as a reminder that every federal agency, even the IRS, has a role to play in upholding the rule of law. More breaking news below… Protests break out across Turkey after the arrest of the Mayor of Istanbul, who is accused of corruption and supporting terrorism. Read more here… Israel carries out airstrikes in Lebanon against Hezbollah in retaliation for recent rocket attacks. Read more here… A federal court has rejected Trump's effort under the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan immigrants accused of Tren de Aragua gang ties. Read more here… U.S. officials met with Russian leaders in Riyadh Monday for Black Sea ceasefire discussions after separate talks with Kyiv to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. Read more here…   Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2025 Shortlysts.com. All Rights Reserved. Operated by Millionaire Marketing DIC Building 2 Dubai, Dubai 1, United Arab Emirates Terms of Service