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flag The U.S. will block many legal immigrants from tax refunds in 2026, calling credits "public benefits" under a new rule.

flag The U.S. Treasury Department plans to reclassify major refundable tax credits as "federal public benefits," potentially blocking many immigrants with legal work authorization—including DACA recipients, TPS holders, and student or work visa holders—from accessing them, even if they file taxes and qualify. flag The change, set for implementation in 2026, stems from a Justice Department reinterpretation of the 1996 welfare law and is part of a broader immigration enforcement strategy. flag Critics argue it unfairly targets lawfully present immigrants who pay billions in taxes, undermines the tax code, and expands enforcement beyond Congress’s authority.

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