Trump administration plans crackdown on some immigrants’ alleged tax refund ‘abuse’

Filed by Deacon Rift

The Treasury Department and the IRS on Wednesday proposed stronger restrictions on certain immigrants’ ability to claim refundable tax credits — the latest in the Trump administration’s efforts to curb access from non-U.S. citizens to federal benefits.  The department suggested the refunded portion of four tax credits be classified as “federal public benefits,” potentially disqualifying…