Tax Credit Clampdown: A Blow to Immigrant Inclusion The Treasury Department's proposal to classify refundable tax credits as "federal public benefits" for certain immigrants is a disturbing escalation in the Trump administration's efforts to limit access to federal aid.
At its core, this move is not about cracking down on abuse; it's a thinly veiled attempt to further restrict economic opportunities available to non citizens.
The issue of tax refund "abuse" has long been debated among policymakers and immigration advocates. However, the proposal's true intentions are far more insidious.