Immigrants Bolster US Economy With Net Tax Surplus

Undocumented immigrants alone contribute $96.7 billion annually in net tax revenue, according to the data. Overall, immigrants deliver a net fiscal surplus to government budgets at federal, state, and local levels.

Immigrants make up 17 percent of the U.S. workforce but drive job growth through consumer spending and fill roles that native workers often avoid. Their labor helps sustain industries from agriculture to technology.

The immigrant population also counters declining birth rates in the United States. Foreign-born workers contribute disproportionately to STEM fields, boosting productivity and innovation across the economy.

These findings challenge long-standing anti-immigration narratives that portray immigrants as a drain on public resources. The net tax surplus demonstrates a direct economic benefit from both documented and undocumented populations.