Undocumented Californians Contribute $8.5 Billion in Taxes to State and Local Communities

Estimated State and Local Tax Contributions by Type, 2022

Donut chart displaying the estimated taxes paid by undocumented Californians in 2022, broken down into sales and excise taxes, property taxes, personal and business income taxes, and other taxes.
Note: Property taxes include taxes paid directly by homeowners and indirectly by renters. Personal and business income taxes include unemployment insurance tax contributions. "Other taxes" include the estimated share of taxes including business property taxes, corporate income taxes, and resource extraction taxes that is paid indirectly by individuals.
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