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As Tax Day approaches, Jackson-Hewitt Tax Services is facing scrutiny after being accused of distributing flyers in New York City, allegedly advising illegal migrants on how to claim up to $14,000 in tax refunds from the IRS.
Independent journalist Savanah Hernandez reported that Jackson-Hewitt representatives were handing out flyers outside the Roosevelt Hotel migrant shelter in Manhattan, providing tax filing tips for illegal aliens.
The flyers appear to show how migrants can secure substantial refunds based on the number of children they claim on their tax filings.
According to the flyer presented by Hernandez, individuals claiming one child could receive a $7,650 refund, those claiming two children could get $12,635, and those with three children could potentially receive up to $14,255.
The video of Hernandez’s findings, posted to X, caught the attention of Elon Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Musk took to social media to call out what he described as fraud that is costing taxpayers billions and attracting illegal immigrants to the country.
“IRS refund fraud payments are one of several means used by the Democratic Party to attract and retain illegal immigrants in the USA. That’s why they are so opposed to @DOGE stopping this!” Musk wrote in his post.
Musk also suggested that the Democratic Party was intentionally facilitating fraudulent government payments to illegal immigrants to establish a permanent one-party majority.
“The Democratic Party is aiding and abetting fraudulent government payments to illegals in order to establish a permanent one-party majority nationally, just like they did in California,” Musk said. “The more you look into it, the crazier it gets.”
The distribution of these flyers raises concerns about the ongoing issue of tax refund fraud and the potential abuse of government programs.
The IRS’s refund process has been a point of contention in recent years, with critics highlighting how fraudulent claims are sometimes submitted without adequate oversight.
Jackson-Hewitt Tax Services has not responded publicly to the allegations as of yet, but the controversy surrounding these flyers could have significant implications for both the company and for broader discussions about immigration and government spending.
As the IRS prepares for the upcoming Tax Day, this incident highlights the challenges authorities face in preventing fraud and ensuring that taxpayer funds are distributed fairly and lawfully.
The allegations also bring attention to the role of tax services and third-party facilitators in assisting individuals who may be in the country unlawfully.
This development is just one of many that have raised concerns about the intersection of immigration policy and government welfare programs.
With the growing focus on fraud prevention, it remains to be seen whether further actions will be taken against those involved in facilitating such claims.
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