By the time a typical immigrant with a families dies, the immigrant and his/her family will have received $80,000 more in benefits than they paid in taxes.

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This statement is a generalization, and does not account for individual or family circumstances, such as income level, employment status, or use of government services and benefits. It is also difficult to accurately measure the total amount an immigrant and their family contribute through indirect taxes, such as sales tax and property tax, which can vary depending on local and state policies. Therefore, it is not accurate to make a blanket statement about the financial impact of immigration on a national level.

By the Time a Typical Immigrant with a Families Dies