[browardchad]

The Illegals use false SS numbers, which could be easily traced for the purpose of deportation. This has been going on for years for those Illegals not working under the table.

So the result is that false SS numbers are ignored when tax is paid, and are only pursued if they file for a refund. If that's the case, then the only rationale for a Tax ID number would be to obtain a refund. I wonder if it's retroactive -- if they can claim refunds for previous years that they paid taxes with a false SS?

[Sabertooth]

So the result is that false SS numbers are ignored when tax is paid, and are only pursued if they file for a refund. If that's the case, then the only rationale for a Tax ID number would be to obtain a refund. I wonder if it's retroactive -- if they can claim refunds for previous years that they paid taxes with a false SS?

I don't know about retroactivity, but would it surprise you?

Having the INS look the other way when they possess evidence of Illegal employees (and possibly employers, if they were aware of the fraud) is just another bipartisan aspect of this whole scandal.

Both parties are guilty up to their throats.

[Sabertooth]

...the only rationale for a Tax ID number would be to obtain a refund.

Oh, the other rationale would be to dupe law-abiding employers into hiring them.