Tax Responsibilities for Undocumented Immigrants
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Undocumented immigrants in the United States are required to pay taxes and file tax returns, regardless of their immigration status. Even if they do not have a Social Security Number (SSN), they can ap ... ply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) from the IRS for tax filing purposes. The IRS is authorized to issue an ITIN to individuals who are not eligible for an SSN, under § 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code. The IRS requires anyone receiving earned income to file tax returns and pay taxes if their income meets certain thresholds. The IRS has specific guidelines for undocumented individuals, noting that they must obtain an ITIN if they need to file a tax return, which authorizes the IRS to require tax filings.
