As Tax Day approaches, many undocumented immigrants in California and beyond are becoming increasingly hesitant to file their taxes. Concerns have arisen that the IRS may share tax data with immigration enforcement authorities like ICE, leading to fears of deportation and negative impacts on immigration status. This pullback in tax filings could potentially cost the government billions, as reports indicate a significant decline in immigrant tax filings. In communities like Chicago and Las Vegas, tax filers express worries about the implications of sharing personal information, highlighting the broader anxiety surrounding tax season for immigrant families. Tax preparers in California note a sharp decrease in clients from undocumented backgrounds, signaling a troubling trend as fear continues to overshadow the financial responsibility of tax filing.