for which the only benefit they enjoy is to be underpaid for their essential contributions to US society & economy
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bitofarambler@crazypeople.online 4 days ago
great point, and many countries would be literally poorer as well.
even undocumented immigrants pay about $100 billion in taxes to the US each year.
griff@lemmings.world 4 days ago
BassTurd@lemmy.world 4 days ago
I loath people that claim immigrants aren’t paying taxes and just taking free money. If they have an official job, they’re paying taxes and every time they make a purchase, taxes are paid, just like everyone else that’s not rich.
Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 4 days ago
and they believe they are also using medicaid and care too.
RaivoKulli@sopuli.xyz 4 days ago
Seems weird that an illegal immigrant would have an official job that taxes are paid on. Seems like it would be a big risk for both
BassTurd@lemmy.world 4 days ago
For sure, it is. But, if they do have one, they are likely paying taxes. They could be filing exempt, but I do feel that may be even riskier. Obviously if they are cash under the table, then it’s only on purchases, not income.
Alaik@lemmy.zip 4 days ago
Because if they paid into it, but don’t file then the government got money it won’t have to refund. A lot less risky than asking to pay your refund.