The article highlights the plight of Alex, a 27-year-old undocumented immigrant from Mexico living in the U.S. under the shadow of the Trump administration’s deportation efforts. Despite being categorized among deportable migrants, Alex has been diligently filing tax returns and paying taxes, contributing to the economy. The agreement between the IRS and ICE facilitates deportations by sharing migrant information, further complicating the lives of individuals like Alex, who seek better opportunities. The narrative addresses the misconception that undocumented immigrants do not contribute economically and emphasizes their lawful obligations, including taxation.
Like most of the names on that hit list, Alex is not a criminal. I came here to seek a better life, not to evade the law, he explains.
Contrary to popular belief, undocumented migrants pay taxes. Every year, he files his tax return. This has resulted in him having to pay between $1,200 and $7,000 annually.
Despite the claims made by Trump and his supporters, undocumented immigrants not only pay taxes, but they also contribute more to federal and state coffers than they receive from them.
Whether you're in Mexico, the United States, or China, you have to pay your taxes, he asserts with conviction.
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