ICE and IRS nearing a deal to share information on illegal immigrants' tax records, potentially aiding in deportations. Some concerns raised about IRS credibility and impact on illegal immigrants' filing behavior.
Key Points
Potential historic deal between ICE and IRS
Concerns about stretching the IRS definition of criminal investigations
Impact on illegal immigrants' filing behavior and legal status
Possible efficiency in sharing information between government agencies
Pros
Potential efficiency in aiding immigration authorities with up-to-date address information
Cons
Concerns about damaging IRS credibility and discouraging illegal immigrants from filing tax returns