Trump admin to rob immigrants' income tax returns

[Cuddles]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/amph...6392e0-2924-11e8-bc72-077aa4dab9ef_story.html

Current rules penalize immigrants who receive cash welfare payments, considering them a “public charge.” But the proposed changes from the Department of Homeland Security would widen the government’s definition of benefits to include the widely used Earned Income Tax Credit as well as health insurance subsidies and other “non-cash public benefits.”

Under the proposed changes, immigration caseworkers would not consider benefits derived from service in the armed forces or some other government job, as well as disability, workers’ compensation and Medicare, unless the premiums are fully paid by the public. It would also exclude elementary and secondary public education and early childhood development programs offered under the Head Start Act.

But children would be considered a negative factor for caseworkers evaluating whether an immigrant is likely to use some form of public assistance or benefit.

 

[DTB2]

...is that a problem?

 

[Cuddles]

...is that a problem?

If you don't like the Constitution and rights to private property, nah

 

[DTB2]

Private property? Are you being funny here or referring to my private property being transferred to immigrants?

If the latter, I wouldn't mind getting some of my money back.

 

[Cuddles]

Private property? Are you being funny here or referring to my private property being transferred to immigrants?

If the latter, I wouldn't mind getting some of my money back.

I'm referring to the deductions every tax payer is entitled for participating in paying taxes.

 

[DTB2]

I'm referring to the deductions every tax payer is entitled for participating in paying taxes.

The deductions wouldn't be taken away, acceptance of certain deductions may jeopardize their immigration status.

Not every tax payer is entitled to all deductions either. There are qualifications. Imagine that!

 

[piezoe]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/amph...6392e0-2924-11e8-bc72-077aa4dab9ef_story.html

Current rules penalize immigrants who receive cash welfare payments, considering them a “public charge.” But the proposed changes from the Department of Homeland Security would widen the government’s definition of benefits to include the widely used Earned Income Tax Credit as well as health insurance subsidies and other “non-cash public benefits.”

Under the proposed changes, immigration caseworkers would not consider benefits derived from service in the armed forces or some other government job, as well as disability, workers’ compensation and Medicare, unless the premiums are fully paid by the public. It would also exclude elementary and secondary public education and early childhood development programs offered under the Head Start Act.

But children would be considered a negative factor for caseworkers evaluating whether an immigrant is likely to use some form of public assistance or benefit.

Thank you.

 

[Clubber Lang]

If you don't like the Constitution and rights to private property, nah

NOW you like the Constitution?
How about the 2nd amendment, do you like that too?

 

[gwb-trading]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/amph...6392e0-2924-11e8-bc72-077aa4dab9ef_story.html

Current rules penalize immigrants who receive cash welfare payments, considering them a “public charge.” But the proposed changes from the Department of Homeland Security would widen the government’s definition of benefits to include the widely used Earned Income Tax Credit as well as health insurance subsidies and other “non-cash public benefits.”

Under the proposed changes, immigration caseworkers would not consider benefits derived from service in the armed forces or some other government job, as well as disability, workers’ compensation and Medicare, unless the premiums are fully paid by the public. It would also exclude elementary and secondary public education and early childhood development programs offered under the Head Start Act.

But children would be considered a negative factor for caseworkers evaluating whether an immigrant is likely to use some form of public assistance or benefit.

So we are going to apply the same type of rules that Canada and every other western country effectively uses — about time!

 

[Poindexter]

GREAT news! Long overdue!