In the United States immigrants pay taxes despite being ineligible for social programs that are available to U.S. citizens like Social Security, Medicare, and Earned Income Tax Credit.

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Immigrants in the United States, whether they are legal or undocumented, are required to pay taxes like any other resident or citizen. However, many are not eligible for social programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Earned Income Tax Credit because they are not U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.

In the United States Immigrants Pay Taxes Despite Being Ineligible