Your immigration status could become part of filing your federal taxes. The Trump administration is moving to require taxpayers claiming certain refundable tax credits to certify whether they meet federal citizenship or immigration eligibility standards. The IRS says the proposal covers the refunded portions of four credits, including the EITC and Child Tax Credit. Treasury argues the rules would stop people who are legally barred from receiving federal public benefits from accessing them through refundable credits. Critics are raising concerns about how immigration information collected through the tax system could ultimately be used. The IRS has already posted its draft 2026 Form 1040 and Schedule 3-A, although draft forms remain subject to change. See the question taxpayers could face and the broader implications: