Thread: Illegal Aliens Filing Taxes TX.

Undocumented Immigrants Filing Taxes

Reported by: Stephanie Bertini
Last Update: 7:21 pm

Hundreds of undocumented workers in the Valley are filing income taxes in hopes of creating a paper trail. They hope that path will lead them to a legal life in the United States.

Undocumented workers can't apply for a Social Security number. They can apply for an individual tax identification number or an ITIN. We were surprised to learn hundreds of illegal immigrants file taxes under an ITIN every year.

For some, filling out an application is like filling in a dream. These undocumented workers say filing their income taxes is a message to the government.

"So they know we are here. And we want to become legal. We want to do things in the proper manner," says Victor.

Victor and Juana are both in this country illegally. They are two out of hundreds of people illegally in the Valley. .

"In our country, it's difficult. There are more opportunities here for our children," says Victor.

Victor and Juana met on this side of the border. Now they have a child of their own. They say the threat of deportation is an everyday reality.

"It's difficult because we live in fear that they could just grab you because I am the only one that works and if they get me that would leave my wife alone" says Victor.

Victor is a welder. He says he makes about $350 a week. The couple is filling out paperwork. They need an ITIN, a tax processing number issued by the IRS. Like many undocumented workers in the Valley, this couple is at their union headquarters. To get help, LUPE coordinator Marta Sanchez says she helps hundreds of undocumented workers here every year.

"They do it with the hope that one day, if there is an immigration reform, that is going to be something that they can prove that they are already here working and they have not just arrived from their countries,â€

I know this legal hispanic guy thats filling out tax papers for illegals, He uses the fake socials they provide and somehow they still get a refund. I wonder what's the best way to report him? I would like to make sure somethings actually done about it instead of a wasted effort. He actually showed me the papers he was filing for them.

The IRS says it issues ITINs to foreign nationals and others who have federal tax reporting or filing requirements and do not qualify for Social Security numbers. If you're in the country and undocumented, you must have an ITIN number in order to claim a tax refund.

Sanchez points out most of these folks do not make enough money to get a tax refund. Their motivation is primarily establishing a paper trail in the hopes of legal status.

Not buying it Sanchez, their motive to filing taxes is to get the EIC for each of their anchors, as well as anything else they can get.

He's the only one working, makes $350 a week as a "welder"? Doubt it, welders make way more than $350 a week. Of course wifey doesn't work and I bet they get tons of freebies for the anchor they have.

Got to laugh at this quote:

"In our country, it's difficult. There are more opportunities here for our children," says Victor.

Victor and Juana met on this side of the border. Now they have a child of their own. They say the threat of deportation is an everyday reality.

Better for your children?!?! You didn't have children when you snuck in, ya opportunist!!! GET OUT!!!!

Originally Posted by busygirl

I know this legal hispanic guy thats filling out tax papers for illegals, He uses the fake socials they provide and somehow they still get a refund. I wonder what's the best way to report him? I would like to make sure somethings actually done about it instead of a wasted effort. He actually showed me the papers he was filing for them.

I went and found this just for you.

Rat out a tax cheat, collect a reward
hotline at 1-800-829-0433
http://www.alipac.us/ftopicp-1199821.html#1199821

Small-time crooks: The IRS's informant program has been around for more than 140 years.
If you suspect a person is committing tax fraud and report it, you could receive up to 15% of the amount that has been underpaid, with a maximum award of $10 million.

http://www.irs.gov/compliance/article/0 ... 71,00.html

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