$96.7 Billion in Taxes — Paid by People Who Will Never Collect Them |

5 Aug 2026 · 1 min
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In this brief bilingual video segment, Speaker A presents 2022 data showing that undocumented immigrants contributed $96.7 billion in federal, state, and local taxes, including $25.7 billion to Social Security and $6.4 billion to Medicare—programs they are legally barred from receiving benefits from. The speaker emphasizes that undocumented workers often pay a higher effective tax rate than the top 1 % of earners in 40 states, framing their contributions as a hidden subsidy that keeps the country’s fiscal system running and countering the myth that immigrants do not pay their share. Speaker B follows with a Spanish-language legal disclaimer, advising viewers to consult an attorney for personalized advice.

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