Source: theepochtimes.com · last verified 2026-08-19
Effective immediately, the Treasury Department and IRS have proposed regulations that would deny refundable tax credits to anyone who is not lawfully present in the United States. The rule targets four credits that currently can produce a cash refund: child tax credit, adoption credit, earned‑income credit, and the American Opportunity education credit.
- Lawful‑presence requirement: Only individuals with a valid Social Security number and legal immigration status will be eligible.
- Protecting taxpayers: These credits are funded by American taxpayers; preventing illegal immigrants from receiving them safeguards public funds.
- Constitutional compliance: The proposal respects Congress’s authority to set tax policy and enforces the Constitution’s provision that public benefits be limited to citizens and lawful residents.
We applaud this common‑sense action that upholds the rule of law, protects families who earn their credits honestly, and ensures that federal resources are used for those who legally belong to our nation.
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