Do undocumented immigrants pay taxes?
Undocumented Immigrants play a crucial role in the U.S. economy, not only through their labor but also through substantial tax contributions that support public services and government programs.
- In 2022, households led by undocumented immigrants paid $75.6B in total taxes. This includes:
- $29.0B in state and local taxes
- $46.6B in federal taxes
- In 2022, approximately 4.5% of the U.S. workforce was undocumented.
- 89.8% of undocumented immigrants are of working age.
Our Map the Impact tool shows the tax contributions of immigrants at the national, state and local level.
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