Proposal Would Require Tax Filers Disclose Citizenship

October 2, 2026 4:45 am

NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration has proposed a change to the 1040 tax form that will require Americans to disclose their citizenship and residency status. Officials argue the goal is to prevent immigrants lacking permanent legal status from receiving benefits like the Earned Income Tax Credit. Critics express privacy concerns, saying this information isn’t needed to process returns. It’s the latest effort by the Trump administration to use the IRS to pursue its immigration policies.