03/11/2026
Immigrants pay far more in taxes than they use
A new 30-year analysis from the Cato Institute says U.S. immigrants pay billions more in taxes than they receive in benefits, and the trend has steadily grown over the decades.
Why it matters: Conservatives often cite consumption of benefits as proof that immigration creates a strain on the economy, but the analysis from the Libertarian-leaning think tank suggests immigrants and their families actually create a net positive for the U.S. economy.
