Tax Contributions
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 2023, households led by undocumented immigrants paid $89.8B in total taxes. This includes:- $33.9B in state and local taxes and $55.8B in federal taxes.
- In 2023, approximately 4.9% of the U.S. workforce was undocumented.
- 89.4% of undocumented immigrants are of working age.
New Report: Immigrants Power Ohio’s Workforce and Pay Billions in Taxes
Immigrants in Ohio earned $27.3 billion in income and paid $7.3 billion in local, state, and federal taxes in 2023 Ohio, April 9, 2026 – New research from the American Immigration Council underscores the crucial role that immigrants play in Ohio’s economy, filling jobs in critical industries, strengthening the workforce, and contributing billions in taxes each year. The new report was prepared in partnership with … Read More
New Report Reveals Devastating Impact of Trump’s Expanded Travel Ban
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New Report Shows Asian and Pacific Islander Texans Held Over $73.4 billion in Spending Power
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House Reconciliation Bill Would Supercharge Immigrant Detention and Effectively Eliminate Asylum for Most
On April 30, the House Judiciary Committee advanced a budget reconciliation bill which, if signed into law, would represent the single biggest increase in funding to immigration enforcement in the history of the United States. The bill would provide nearly $80 billion for internal immigration enforcement, including $45 billion… Read More
Ahead of Tax Day, Fear of Filing Taxes Rises Among Undocumented Immigrants
Tax Day is approaching, but the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts may make many undocumented immigrants hesitant to file taxes. Some worry that providing personal information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could be used against them. Undocumented immigrants pay billions in taxes every year. However, the Trump administration’s… Read More
Trump’s Registration Requirement Means Fear, Uncertainty for Millions of Americans
The Trump administration announced a policy that will require many Americans to always carry identification documents with them to prove they are not deportable. Read More
New Data: Immigrants Keep Economy Strong, As Congress Considers Wasting Billions on Mass Deportation
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A new report describes how immigrants are key to the economic success and future viability of communities across the Great Lakes region. Read More
New Report Shows How Immigrant Entrepreneurs Create Jobs Across the U.S.
A new report from the American Immigration Council highlights how immigrant entrepreneurs create jobs and make the U.S. a more prosperous place. Read More
New Data Analysis: Immigrants Driving Opportunity, Prosperity in the U.S., Including in Swing States
A new analysis of 2022 U.S. census data highlights how, amidst the Biden administration's recent actions to limit asylum access along the U.S.-Mexico border, and in the context of ramped-up anti-immigrant rhetoric during this year’s presidential campaign, immigrants are helping make the United States a more prosperous and economically booming country. Read More
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