IRS Agreement to Share Tax Data with DHS Sparks Controversy

IRS Agreement to Share Tax Data with DHS Sparks Controversy

By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com The recent agreement between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to share tax information of certain undocumented immigrants represents a significant shift in the handling of confidential taxpayer data. This memorandum of understanding permits Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) […]

Internal Revenue Service Working with ICE to Hunt the Undocumented

Internal Revenue Service Working with ICE to Hunt the Undocumented

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Rabanser / shutterstock.com  In a significant policy shift, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), permitting the sharing of confidential taxpayer information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to facilitate the identification and deportation of […]