IRS, ICE near data-sharing agreement to verify migrant addresses, legal status

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are nearing a data-sharing agreement, The Washington Post reports. Under the draft agreement, ICE could provide the IRS with names and addresses of immigrants suspected of living in the country illegally, to cross-check against confidential taxpayer databases.

The IRS would verify if immigration officials have the correct addresses for individuals ordered to leave the U.S. The agreement stipulates that requests could only come from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem or acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, and must include the individual’s name, address, removal order date, and other identifying information for identity verification.

Current data verification laws

Under current law, the IRS releases data verification for individuals “subject to criminal investigation” for immigration law violations. Under Section 6103 of the federal tax code, the IRS is required to keep taxpayer information confidential, with some exceptions, including at the request of law enforcement.

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