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IRS proposes tighter ACA tax credit rules

On Oct. 14, Treasury and the IRS proposed rules limiting Affordable Care Act premium tax credits to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and certain lawfully present noncitizens starting in 2027, with new verification requirements. The rules carry out last year's tax-and-spending law. Comments are due Nov. 30.

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How each side sees it

Treasury saysTaxpayers should not be forced to subsidize health care for people who are ineligible under federal law; the rules aim to prevent fraud.
The Congressional Budget Office estimatesAbout 1 million lawfully present immigrants are expected to lose ACA coverage under the provision.

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