Coverage dated September 29, 2026

Trump administration prepares to ask tax filers if they are U.S. citizens

Headline from Philadelphia Inquirer

The question on tax forms and the stricter eligibility rules are the latest signs that the IRS has become a tool in the Trump administration’s anti-immigration agenda.

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The Boston Globe
Trump administration prepares to ask tax filers if they are US citizens (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Sep 29, 2026
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The additional question comes as part of what the Trump administration has said is an effort to prevent immigrants lacking permanent legal status from receiving federal tax benefits.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Trump administration prepares to ask tax filers if they are U.S. citizens (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Sep 29, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
The question on tax forms and the stricter eligibility rules are the latest signs that the IRS has become a tool in the Trump administration’s anti-immigration agenda.