Undocumented immigrants in the US play a crucial role in funding Social Security and Medicare by paying taxes through ITINs, despite not being eligible for benefits. Their tax contributions help offset challenges stemming from a declining birth rate and an increasing retiree population. Deportation policies could severely impact tax revenue from this group, potentially leading to funding shortages for essential federal programs. This situation raises alarms among policymakers, especially as the Social Security Administration warns of future funding challenges.
Many undocumented immigrants in the US contribute to Social Security and Medicare through tax payments, but they remain ineligible to access federal benefits.
Policies to deport undocumented immigrants could significantly reduce tax revenue, threatening the sustainability of programs like Social Security and Medicare.
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