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The IRS & ICE Agreement: What It Means for Taxpayers
The IRS & ICE Agreement: What It Means for Taxpayers
Alright, let’s talk about something that’s stirring up a lot of conversation—an agreement between the IRS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that could have big implications for some taxpayers.
What’s Going On?
The IRS recently announced that it will start sharing certain tax-related data with ICE, which is raising a lot of questions—especially among undocumented immigrants and others concerned about privacy. Historically, the IRS has focused on tax compliance and hasn’t been directly involved in immigration enforcement. This agreement could blur those lines, making some people uneasy about filing their taxes.
What Does This Mean for Taxpayers?
For many, this raises concerns about whether filing taxes could increase the risk of deportation. The IRS encourages everyone—regardless of immigration status—to file taxes, and many undocumented workers even receive an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) so they can pay taxes.
The big question is: Will ICE use this tax data for enforcement purposes? While details are still emerging, advocacy groups worry that tax records could be used to track undocumented workers. Others argue this partnership is aimed at stopping tax fraud and criminal activity—not targeting law-abiding taxpayers.
Why Is This Happening?
The IRS has been under pressure to crack down on fraud and tax evasion, and government agencies sometimes share data to improve enforcement. Some officials say this will help identify tax scams, shell companies, and illegal financial activities—not everyday taxpayers. But opponents argue it could discourage undocumented workers from filing taxes, pushing them further into the shadows.
What Should Taxpayers Do?
If you’re worried about how this agreement might affect you, consider consulting a tax professional or immigration attorney for guidance. Taxpayer rights groups are also keeping a close eye on this issue, so staying informed is key.
At the end of the day, tax filing is supposed to be about financial responsibility, not fear. The IRS and ICE will likely have to clarify exactly how this data-sharing agreement will be implemented. Until then, many taxpayers—especially in immigrant communities—will be watching closely.
Exposing Cheating in Federal Child Nutritional Aid Programs
Few things are as evil as exploiting programs meant for children.
Let’s talk about some people who did just that:
A Chaska resident has pleaded guilty for his involvement in a $250 million fraud scheme. The scheme exploited a federally-funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to court documents, from approximately November 2020 through January 2022, Mohamed Muse Noor, also known as “Deeq Darajo,” knowingly participated in a scheme to defraud a federal child nutrition program designed to provide free meals to children in need. Rather than feeding children, Noor and his co-defendants took advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic—and its impact on program regulations—to misappropriate millions of dollars in federal child nutrition program funds for personal gain.
Court documents indicate that Noor was specifically recruited for the Feeding Our Future scheme despite lacking background or experience in food procurement or distribution. In December 2020, Noor submitted his application to be enrolled in the Federal Child Nutrition Program through Feeding Our Future employee Abdikerm Eidleh, directed by Aimee Bock, the former Executive Director of the Feeding Our Future non-profit organization. Under Eidleh’s guidance, Noor signed forms with falsified meal counts and fabricated invoices, falsely claiming to feed supper and snacks to 1,500 children daily within weeks of being sponsored by Feeding Our Future. However, Noor did not personally serve any meals to these children and never visited the sites registered in his name by Feeding Our Future.
As detailed in the plea agreement, Noor paid kickbacks to Eidleh in exchange for Feeding Our Future’s sponsorship in the Federal Child Nutrition Program. Food distribution sites associated with Noor fraudulently obtained up to $1.3 million in federal child nutrition program funds by falsely claiming to have served meals to thousands of children per day. Almost all of this $1.3 million was either transferred to Eidleh or intercepted by Eidleh without Noor’s knowledge. As part of their arrangement, Noor retained approximately $52,388 in fraudulent proceeds for himself.
Noor pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Stories like these show us how important it is to closely monitor funds meant for children.
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