What do you say now undocumented immigrants really do pay taxes here proof now what you got to say ?

Illegal immigrants are pouring into tax-preparation offices and nonprofit agencies across Massachusetts and the nation to file state and federal income taxes, taking a step that some might deem unthinkable: giving their name, address, and financial information to the government.In Massachusetts, taxpayers here illegally are lining up from Chelsea to the Berkshires, despite the fear of deportation that is permeating the state after a massive raid in New Bedford last year and smaller raids in Boston-area cities and towns. While typical American taxpayers are wary of the Internal Revenue Service, illegal immigrants see the IRS as a friendly agency that could help in their quest for legal residency. "It's catching on that this is one of the things that you do" as a resident of the United States, said Corinn Williams, executive director of the Community Economic Development Center in New Bedford, which is getting 10 calls a day, double the number it got a year ago, from immigrants who want help filing taxes. "If you're making a case that you want to stay here, without a doubt that's one of the things that the judge is going to look at."http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/02/17/more_illegal_immigrants_are_rushing_to_file_taxes/

Public Comments

1. What do I say? Bull. We'll see if we get 20 million illegal alien tax returns. (THAT will be the day.)
2. these people wanted to be counted here too. i am a first generation american and my father can call himself an american citizen because he pays his damned taxes.
3. Fine,so they pay a few taxes,they eat up more government benifits than they pay.Besides that,they are illegal! And for your information,most of these do right illegals running to the tax office will get a tax return,yep,being low income and with several dependants,DUH.Two things — first, thousands of illegals, especially visa overstayers who have real Social Security numbers, are going to get checks anyway. Secondly, why are we still barring the IRS from cooperating with the immigration authorities? That’s the real problem that needs to be fixed. The assertion that amnesty’s needed because we’ve tried to enforce the law and failed is belied by this sort of thing — we have yet to take even elementary steps to control immigration.
4. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume that's 100% true. They still break the law every single day of their lives. That's what makes them illegal immigrants.
5. Its a start, but I think these people are probably more the exception than the norm. Most will still avoid paying taxes. Paying taxes at least shows good intent - I'll give you that.
6. why do you spend your time defending illegals? This is the cause you choose to take a stand on? Helping the demise of America? Judging by your name, you CHOSE to come to America. Feel free to change yor mind.
7. if that is true, there is a ulterior motive behind it (rebate check) (eic), i'm digusted. shame on them, that's just selfish. i hope it's a trap.
8. I always have known that they pay taxes.I just think it's funny how some will still deny it or make excuses saying that info is not right.They just hate illegals and no matter what the truth is they have it set in their little minds that they are right and you are wrong!It's quite pathetic!
9. IT'S True. A LOT of illegal immigrants pay taxes. Most of them already do if they get a paycheck, since the government automatically takes out taxes from that, no matter what. Surprisingly, A LOT of illegal immigrants, despite being here illegally, pay their taxes and follow the law like everybody else. Yet, even though they really don't have to since the IRS can't track them, and they won't expect any benefits from those taxes like SS benefits, etc. For a lot of illegal immigrants, being here illegally was a condition they HAD to accept in order to escape poverty, persecution, etc. Some had no choice but to flee their countries. That does NOT make them law-breaking, tax-evading criminals.
10. They just want the tax rebate
11. Maybe its because they heard of the tax rebates that the government wants to give out. If they are lining up in Massachusetts, can they line up everywhere? And if they have no true social or work id because they are illegal... how will they file. How does the IRS know they themselves paid taxes since they are illegal?
12. They file because they can get the EARNED INCOME CREDIT and the CHILD TAX CREDIT even though they didn't make enough to pay taxes. Also, there's the new "rebate" this year. They are filing because they get FREE MONEY FROM THE US TAXPAYERS!!! Duh.
13. What does Beelzebub say? Bbbbwwwwwaaaaaa! Those criminals arent giving up money, they are trying to claim all the earned tax credits. What a bunch of bull.
14. The majority don't file. No sale. WOW! 10 whole calls a day. Divide that into 20 million. So they'll file their real taxes in 3045.... Maybe.
15. Most illegal criminal aliens work under the table and do NOT pay taxes. Many illegal criminal aliens that commit identity theft (a felony), especially in the state of Arizona, which has the highest rate of identity theft in the nation. Identity theft is used to commit numerous crimes ranging from working illegally in our country, to applying for credit cards, to receiving benefits and social services the criminal isn't legally entitled to. They certainly aren't committing a felony to get a library card...common sense. Look up the stats for Arizona, it's an eye-opener!! At the end of the day, it doesn't matter anyway. They are still illegal criminal aliens, even if 100% of them paid taxes (which will NEVER happen). All the lame excuses in the world will NOT change the fact that they are in our country illegally. Paying taxes does not exempt you from breaking the law. This argument is used over and over and over and over and over again. Guess what?? It changes nothing!! They spit on our laws, our country, and its citizens. Taxes or not!! In response to the link below concerning Alan Greenspan's supposed "quote": I still have YET to see anything that says that illegal aliens, BY THEMSELVES, paid $70 billion dollars in taxes. You know why not?? Because it was NOT said...by anyone. Claiming as such is intentionally misleading. Alan Greenspan didn't say it...NO ONE said it except you... Legal immigrants and illegal alien criminals combined paid the $70 billion dollars. You are intentionally letting illegal aliens "ride on the coattails" of what the legal immigrants pay in taxes, and that's dead wrong. Some of the other posters were right. You do include legal immigrants in your statistics. Of course you are not alone. It's done by other pro-illegals (including politicians). That would be like claiming that Alaskans paid 5 trillion dollars in taxes because someone had said that Americans, INCLUDING Alaskans, paid 5 trillion dollars in taxes. Now, obviously that's not saying that the 627,000 people in Alaska paid 5 trillion dollars in taxes, that would mean every man,woman, and child paid over 7.9 million dollars each. They are saying that Alaskans, as part of America, contributed to the figure 5 trillion dollars. But the statement means nothing as far as determining how much Alaskans paid alone. The same as what you claim does NOT mean that illegal criminal aliens or "undocumented workers" paid 70 billion dollars in taxes. It means nothing as far as determining what 'undocumented workers', or illegal criminal aliens paid.
16. I would have to agree that it is the exception to the rule--and it almost seems that you enjoy getting people angry over this topic--if you didn't have you previous questions and answers blocked then it would not give this impression.I would almost go as far as to say that your hurting the cause of all people that come here to have a better life! Why wouldn't you spend your time in a more positive manner then trying to cause people to turn their backs in disgust of the current system--that is the reason this will be such an issue for years to come-- because closed minded people like yourself find only the small facts that benefit your own personal beliefs and try to bully others into believing them!!! The last question I answered from you was full of holes that you so adamantly claimed to be fact ----open your mind and close your mouth--you would learn a lot and give us all a much needed break!!!! Oh yea -before you shove you foot in your mouth again --I am Hispanic ,but unlike yourself I am educated in this area!!!!!!!!!!!
17. They are trying to file so they get the rebate check in May but since they don't have an SSN they won't receive one. Anyway I doubt this is true just like I doubt most of what you have to say. They are still just a throw away group that no one cares about and need to be removed from this nation.
18. They heard about the "tax rebate" that Bush is giving out and they just want their cut. To file a tax return, you must have a valid Social Security Number or Tax ID. Illegal aliens have neither!
19. I say the majority don't pay taxes,most who do are using stolen ID's to do so and they have taken and still are taking much more than they will ever give. They also have ulterior motives for filing,it's not to do their part or help with taxes,it's to try and save their own butts. Your post has made me see them in an even worse light than I did before,it is crystal clear that they care only for themselves. Why weren't they filing before now? I'd really love an answer from the pro criminal group on that one!
20. That is so sicking ! The U.S. government are finally starting to enforce some of the immigration laws ! So you get a few illegal criminal that think now after violating the laws of the United States Of America ! Think they can just Buy there way In !! No Shot ! What is the change of heart ? Could it be that there day has come for the to leave is here ! Uncle Sam Does not take bribes ! Nor Should we have to take in Illegal Criminals !! Stop the north america union it is evil and it will lead to one world order !!!!
21. Here is another good source, proof they pay more taxes than services they use. Check out question 18, hey he's a Republican! http://www.deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,595069994.00.html The truth hurts anti's campaign of misinformation, by showing it is a not true, ( I said nothing), I just posted a link, from a Utah Republican. Show me some documentation that the quote is not a fact. Show your documentation that this link is not the answers given by Rep. Chris Cannon, Republican. Show me these are not the words spoken by Mr Greenspan at the Congressional hearing ? You antis can not, period.
22. That's not the way it works. You never proved Greenspan said these words. You are asking someone to prove wrong that which YOU never proved in the first place. If I claim the moon is made of cream cheese, the burden of proof is on ME to prove that it is not those that I tell to prove that it is not. It appears blatantly obvious that you have no link directly quoting Greenspan, only other people taking words he did say out of context. To my point of view, that is beside the point anyway. The analogies given and explanations, even the dictionary link given blow your claim away. Bottom line is that undocumented workers did not pay 70 billion dollars in taxes. The link YOU provided says as much, and the math doesn't add up either.