Treasury would have to share some ITIN tax records with Homeland Security after a written request. Homeland Security could use that data only for immigration enforcement. The change could affect ITIN users, spouses, and adult dependents listed on a tax return.
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Restoring the American Homebuyers Dream Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Latest action on H.R. 8920: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who file taxes with an ITIN. It could also affect spouses and adult dependents listed on those tax returns. Homeland Security would get a new way to request and use this tax information for immigration enforcement. Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service would have to handle the sharing while following taxpayer privacy rules.
Why this matters: This bill could make some tax records available for immigration enforcement. Many ITIN users are noncitizens who file federal taxes. If they think tax filing could expose them or family members to immigration checks, some may change how they deal with the tax system. The bill may help immigration enforcement, but its effects on tax compliance, privacy, housing, and the economy are uncertain.
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