Proposal would require tax filers to disclose citizenship status to IRS
PBS · October 1, 2026Original source ↗
What happened
The Trump administration has proposed a change to annual tax forms requiring U.S. taxpayers to disclose their citizenship and work authorization status to the Internal Revenue Service. This would affect nearly all workers who file taxes each year.
Why it matters
This proposal could impact tax filing processes and compliance for U.S. taxpayers.
How this story affects people
How does this story affect you if you file taxes in the U.S.?
This proposal directly affects you by requiring additional information about your citizenship and work authorization status on your tax forms. This change could complicate the tax filing process and may lead to increased scrutiny or compliance requirements from the IRS.
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