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Friday, February 10, 2012

Republicans Target Child Tax-Break 'Free-Funds' For Illegal Immigrants

WASHINGTON – Republicans are pushing a proposal that would halt what amounts to an IRS-administered entitlement that provides "free-funds" to low-income illegal immigrant filers who take advantage of a child tax credit to receive government payments that average about $1,800.

The proposal would require people filing tax returns to prove they're legal workers. The effort has roused anger among Hispanics and some Democratic lawmakers. But it's being offered as a way to help pay for extending the payroll tax cut and is projected to trim federal spending by about $10 billion over a decade. The IRS checks average about $1,800.

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

about time

Anonymous said...

Why in the world to we have a tax credit for anyone. You have a child pay them yourself. Don't need an incentive to have a child.