This bill matters to voters because it directly impacts how businesses operate and how immigration laws are enforced. By removing tax deductions for wages paid to unauthorized workers, it aims to increase the financial burden on businesses that employ them, potentially leading to fewer such hires. This could shift labor markets, affecting industries that rely on this workforce and potentially increasing costs for consumers if businesses pass on higher labor expenses.
Additionally, the bill significantly expands the E-Verify program, making it permanent and allowing its use for existing employees. This could lead to a broader implementation of employment verification across the country, affecting many workplaces. Voters should care because it touches on issues of tax fairness, immigration policy, worker rights, and the role of government in regulating employment practices.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Disallows tax deductions for wages paid to workers not authorized to work in the U.S.
This provision increases the taxable income and potential tax liability for businesses that employ unauthorized workers.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a 'safe harbor' for businesses using the E-Verify program.
Businesses that correctly use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility can still deduct wages, providing a clear path to compliance.
PROVISION 03
Requires federal agencies (IRS, SSA, DHS) to share information to identify unauthorized workers and employers.
This facilitates stronger inter-agency enforcement of tax and immigration laws against employers and unauthorized workers.
PROVISION 04
Makes the E-Verify program permanent and allows businesses to use it for current employees.
This significantly expands the scope and permanence of federal employment eligibility verification across more workplaces and for existing staff.
PROVISION 05
Extends the IRS audit period to six years for deductions related to unauthorized worker wages.
This gives the IRS more time to investigate and assess taxes for businesses that claim improper wage deductions.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill matters to voters because it directly impacts how businesses operate and how immigration laws are enforced. By removing tax deductions for wages paid to unauthorized workers, it aims to increase the financial burden on businesses that employ them, potentially leading to fewer such hires. This could shift labor markets, affecting industries that rely on this workforce and potentially increasing costs for consumers if businesses pass on higher labor expenses.
Additionally, the bill significantly expands the E-Verify program, making it permanent and allowing its use for existing employees. This could lead to a broader implementation of employment verification across the country, affecting many workplaces. Voters should care because it touches on issues of tax fairness, immigration policy, worker rights, and the role of government in regulating employment practices.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Disallows tax deductions for wages paid to workers not authorized to work in the U.S.
This provision increases the taxable income and potential tax liability for businesses that employ unauthorized workers.
high
Establishes a 'safe harbor' for businesses using the E-Verify program.
Businesses that correctly use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility can still deduct wages, providing a clear path to compliance.
med
Requires federal agencies (IRS, SSA, DHS) to share information to identify unauthorized workers and employers.
This facilitates stronger inter-agency enforcement of tax and immigration laws against employers and unauthorized workers.
high
Makes the E-Verify program permanent and allows businesses to use it for current employees.
This significantly expands the scope and permanence of federal employment eligibility verification across more workplaces and for existing staff.
med
Extends the IRS audit period to six years for deductions related to unauthorized worker wages.
This gives the IRS more time to investigate and assess taxes for businesses that claim improper wage deductions.
Effective date for the Act and its amendments, except for specific tax provisions.
Taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024
Effective date for amendments related to disallowing wage deductions and the extended audit period.
GLOSSARY
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Internal Revenue Code of 1986
The main body of federal tax law in the United States, governing taxation policies and procedures.
Gross income
The total income a business or individual earns before any deductions or taxes are taken out.
Deduction
An expense that can be subtracted from gross income, which reduces the amount of income subject to tax.
Unauthorized alien
A person who is not a U.S. citizen or a lawfully admitted permanent resident, and is not authorized to be present or work in the United States by immigration law.
E-Verify Program
A free, internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security that allows employers to electronically confirm an employee's eligibility to work in the United States.
Safe harbor
A provision in a law that offers protection from liability or penalty if certain conditions are met, even if a violation technically occurred.
Statute of limitations
A law that sets the maximum time after an event that legal proceedings may be initiated, such as the period the IRS has to audit a tax return.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
JUN 4, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
JUN 4, 25
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
