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Trump admin plans crackdown on some immigrants' alleged tax refund 'abuse'

First publishedAug 19, 12:29 UTC
Last updatedAug 20, 02:35 UTC · just now ago
11 outletNew York Post11 outletCNBC Top News11 outletThe Hill
New York Post5Trump admin axes refundable tax credits for illegal migrants, saving taxpayers $3BOpen ↗CNBC Top News7Treasury, IRS move to restrict refundable tax credits to certain immigrantsOpen ↗The Hill7Trump admin plans crackdown on some immigrants' alleged tax refund 'abuse'Open ↗
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The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Wednesday proposed stronger restrictions on certain immigrants’ ability to claim refundable tax credits — the latest in the Trump administration’s efforts to curb access from non-U.S. citizens to federal benefits.

Reported by 3 outlets — The Hill, CNBC Top News, New York Post. See all sources ↓

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Wednesday proposed stronger restrictions on certain immigrants’ ability to claim refundable tax credits — the latest in the Trump administration’s efforts to curb access from non-U.S. citizens to federal benefits. The department suggested the refunded portion of four tax credits be classified as “federal public...

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The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Wednesday proposed stronger restrictions on certain immigrants’ ability to claim refundable tax credits — the latest in the Trump administration’s efforts to curb access from non-U.S. citizens to federal benefits.
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3 outlets, average source rating 6.3/10.
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just now ago.
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    Trump admin axes refundable tax credits for illegal migrants, saving taxpayers $3B

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