Meredith, the facts about immigrants and taxes often get twisted. We’re here to set the record straight: Undocumented immigrants pay taxes. In 2022 alone, undocumented immigrants contributed $96.7 billion in federal, state, and local taxes. In fact, they pay a higher effective federal income tax rate than some of the richest Americans and 55 mega-corporations, including Exxon Mobil, Target, and Tesla. Undocumented immigrants pay sales taxes on things like groceries and gas, just like everyone else. They pay property taxes through rent — just like their neighbors. And they file income taxes using Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs). Their taxes help fund Medicare, Social Security, and unemployment insurance — programs they’re barred from accessing because of their immigration status.
Undocumented immigrants are valuable, contributing members of our communities. Meanwhile, billionaires exploit our labor and use their wealth to rig the rules in their favor — dodging taxes and dividing us to keep their power. Taxing the ultra-wealthy would not only strengthen the economy but also fund the critical services we all rely on. If we truly want to prioritize working people, we should stop attacking immigrants and start taxing the ultra-rich. Let’s turn Tax Day into a call for equity and accountability. Add your name to demand a tax system that works for all of us — not just the ultra-wealthy.
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