The article emphasizes the critical role of immigrants in the U.S. economy and society. It discusses how mass deportation threatens this foundation, outlining the significant tax contributions made by undocumented immigrants totaling $651.9 billion in 2023. Despite paying federal, state, and local taxes and not benefitting equally from public services, immigrants contribute meaningfully to programs like Social Security and Medicare. Furthermore, undocumented immigrants pay a higher effective tax rate than many wealthy households, illustrating their essential impact on the economy and the risks of dismantling such a fundamental part of American society.
Immigrants contributed $651.9 billion in taxes in 2023, accounting for approximately 19.25% of total tax revenue and over a quarter of a trillion dollars for Social Security and Medicare.
Undocumented immigrants paid an effective federal tax rate of 5.27% in 2022—more than 55 large corporations—highlighting their significant economic contributions despite limited access to benefits.
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