IRS Shared Taxpayer Data with DHS, Violating Privacy Rules

The IRS mistakenly shared taxpayer information of thousands with the Department of Homeland Security as part of a data-sharing agreement aimed at identifying undocumented immigrants. A court filing revealed that the IRS provided additional address information for less than 5% of the individuals requested by ICE, potentially breaching privacy regulations. Advocacy groups have raised concerns about the implications of this data sharing, leading to ongoing litigation against the federal government. Recent court rulings have already restricted the IRS from sharing such information.