Immigrants in the United States contribute billions of dollars in taxes. Here are 3 facts everyone should know.

• Immigrant-led households across the United States contributed a total of $308.6 billion in federal taxes and $150 billion in combined state and local taxes in 2018.
  
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• Undocumented immigrants in the United States paid an estimated $20.1 billion in federal taxes and $11.8 billion in combined state and local taxes in 2018.
  
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• DACA recipients and those meeting the eligibility requirements for DACA paid an estimated $1.7 billion in combined state and local taxes in 2018.
  
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You can also find your state’s specific tax data here.

Financial contributions do not define the value of a person—but America cannot ignore how immigrants are contributing to our nation’s prosperity.

 

Sincerely,
 

Beth Werlin
Executive Director