Fact check: Undocumented immigrants pay taxes via ITIN and that taxes are deducted from paychecks, including Social Security.

1. Summary of the results

The original statement claims that undocumented immigrants pay taxes via ITIN and that taxes are deducted from paychecks, including Social Security. According to the analyses, this claim is supported by multiple sources, including ^[1], which notes that undocumented immigrants pay taxes via ITIN, including Social Security taxes, but are excluded from receiving Social Security benefits ^[1]. Additionally, ^[2] provides detailed information on tax payments made by undocumented immigrants, including federal, state, and local taxes, and supports the claim that they pay taxes, including Social Security taxes ^[2]. Furthermore, ^[3] explains the purpose and use of ITINs, including tax compliance, and supports the claim that ITIN holders pay taxes, but notes that they are not eligible for all tax benefits, such as Social Security benefits ^[3]. The IRS also confirms that ITIN holders pay taxes, including Social Security and Medicare taxes, but are not eligible for all tax and public benefits ^[4]. In 2022, approximately 3.8 million tax returns included an ITIN, with total taxable income of $14.4 billion and total Social Security and Medicare taxes of $6.5 billion ^[3]. Undocumented immigrants with ITINs contribute significantly to the U.S. economy, paying nearly $97 billion in federal, state, and local taxes in 2022, including $25.7 billion in Social Security taxes ^[5].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

While the original statement is supported by multiple sources, there are some missing context and alternative viewpoints. For example, ^[6] discusses the taxation of Social Security benefits for seniors and a proposed bill to eliminate federal taxes on these benefits, but does not directly address the claim that undocumented immigrants pay taxes via ITIN and that taxes are deducted from paychecks, including Social Security ^[6]. Similarly, ^[7] and ^[8] discuss tax relief for seniors and various tax deductions and provisions, but do not mention undocumented immigrants or ITIN ^{[7] [8]}. Additionally, the sources do not provide information on the impact of ITINs on immigration status or work authorization, which could be an important context for understanding the relationship between ITINs and tax payments ^[4]. Furthermore, the sources do not discuss the potential challenges or barriers that undocumented immigrants may face in obtaining an ITIN or paying taxes, which could be an important alternative viewpoint ^{[1] [2] [3]}.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be subject to potential misinformation or bias, as it does not provide a complete picture of the relationship between ITINs, tax payments, and immigration status. For example, the statement does not mention that undocumented immigrants are excluded from receiving Social Security benefits, despite paying Social Security taxes ^[1]. This omission could be seen as misleading or biased, as it does not provide a complete understanding of the trade-offs involved in the current system. Additionally, the statement does not discuss the potential implications of ITINs on immigration policy or reform, which could be an important context for understanding the relationship between ITINs and tax payments ^[4]. The sources that support the claim that undocumented immigrants pay taxes via ITIN, including ^[1], ^[2], and ^[3], may benefit from this framing, as it highlights the contributions that undocumented immigrants make to the U.S. economy ^{[1] [2] [3]}. On the other hand, the sources that do not directly address the claim, such as ^[6], ^[7], and ^[8], may not benefit from this framing, as it does not provide a complete picture of the relationship between ITINs, tax payments, and immigration status ^{[6] [7] [8]}.