Hello John,
Did someone say taxes? Yes, we did!
Taxes — a highly documented process — is a requirement for all people and that includes people who don’t have documents — The Undocumented. The undocumented community pays taxes despite not being eligible for many tax and public benefits such as Social Security and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Immigration Impact reports that in 2021, undocumented immigrants paid $30.8 billion in total taxes for federal, state, and local taxes combined. Today, we want to acknowledge our individual and collective impact on the economy and our communities. To learn more about immigrant impact in the U.S., the American Immigration Council has an interactive map where you can view comprehensive state and local immigration data.
Despite the huge contributions our undocumented community has already made, about only half of the population is tax-compliant.1 Obtaining an ITIN can be anxiety-inducing for many undocumented individuals, but having an ITIN enables you to: file taxes, legitimize your business, open a bank account, build credit, obtain loans, and even apply for a driver’s license and state ID in some states. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about ITINs, EINs, and filing taxes as an undocumented person, check out our guides:
Sincerely,
Estefanía Hermosillo
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