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media mention July 15, 2013 About.com: Unauthorized Immigrants Paying Plenty in Government Taxes
(Original Post) By Dan Moffett, About.com GuideJuly 15, 2013 A nonpartisan Washington think tank says that unauthorized immigrants generally pay as much in taxes as U.S. citizens and they would… -
media mention July 12, 2013 KCEC News: Contribución de inmigrantes
En medio del debate migratorio, el reporte recién publicado por el instituto de política económica y tributaria, indica que colorado se beneficiaría de decenas de millones de dólares en impuestos… -
media mention July 12, 2013 Business First: Immigration reform would add $56M to Kentucky, Indiana coffers
(Original Post) Staff Business First A newly released study shows that national and state tax revenues in Kentucky and Indiana would increase by nearly $56 million annually if immigration reform… -
media mention July 12, 2013 Public News Service: Supporters say Immigration Reform Would Boost Ark. Economy & Tax Revenue
(Original Post) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Supporters of immigration reform say it would not only help the Arkansas economy, it would also bring in millions more in state and local… -
media mention July 11, 2013 NJ Spotlight: Immigration Reform Could Boost NJ Tax Revenues by $80M Yearly
(Original Post) Higher wages, more spending, increase in income taxes and sales taxes expected if undocumented workers became legal By Hank Kalet, July 11, 2013 Local and state tax coffers… -
media mention July 11, 2013 Art Voice: Making Believe in Big
(Original Post) by Bruce Fisher Issue v12n28 (07/11/2013) A future based on the rich entertaining the poor? When the Indianapolis Colts play the Denver Broncos on October 20, 2013 in… -
media mention July 11, 2013 Michigan Radio: Two plus two isn’t five
(Original Post) Lessenberry commentary for 7/11/2013 I have nothing against the Theater of the Absurd. I was taught French years ago by an odd method based on the comedies of… -
media mention July 11, 2013 The Courier-Journal: Immigration reform would net $23M more for Kentucky
(Original Post) Jul. 10, 2013 11:48 PM Written by James R. Carroll WASHINGTON — Calling it “flawed” and “rushed,” House Republican leaders Wednesday snubbed sweeping immigration reform legislation, even as… -
media mention July 11, 2013 UALR: Immigration Reform Could Boost Arkansas Revenues
(Original Post) By MALCOLM GLOVER A recent analysis by a liberal-leaning think tank estimates that undocumented immigrants pay $72.4 million a year in state and local taxes in Arkansas. Supporters… -
media mention July 11, 2013 MSN Money: Legalized immigrants could add $2 billion in taxes
(Original Post) A nonpartisan study shows that granting them such status would allow them to pay a great deal more. By Jason Notte Undocumented immigrants are robbing taxpayers, you say?… -
media mention July 11, 2013 Philadelphia Inquirer:Study shows financial gains if immigrants can work legally
With the cost to revamp immigration law looming large in the national debate, the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), a left-of-center nonprofit in Washington, released a study… -
media mention July 11, 2013 Yakima Herald Republic: Undocumented immigrants paid $292M in state, local taxes in 2010
By Mike Faulk Yakima Herald-Republic YAKIMA, Wash. — Undocumented immigrants paid $292 million in state and local taxes in Washington in 2010, according to a new study. Released this… -
media mention July 11, 2013 Santa Fe New Mexican: Immigration reform would boost state’s tax revenues by $6M
(Original Post) Posted: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 7:00 am By Adele Oliveira The New Mexican A study released Wednesday by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy says comprehensive immigration… -
media mention July 10, 2013 WHYY Radio: Study shows N.J., Pa. and Del. could profit from immigration reform
Original Post July 10, 2013By Ann Marie Awad Audio File at the link Immigration legislation pending in Congress could boost revenue for New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, according to a… -
media mention July 10, 2013 Bergen Record: News Immigrant tax study sees $81M gain for N.J.
Original Post Tuesday, July 9, 2013 BY MONSY ALVARADO New Jersey immigrants living in the country without legal permission are paying sales tax, and some pay property taxes and even… -
media mention July 10, 2013 Arkansas Times: Immigration reform would be good for the economy
Original Post July 10, 2013by Max Brantley Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families cites the benefits of immigration reform that would legalize more of the people already at work and… -
media mention July 10, 2013 US News & World Report: Immigration Reform Would Boost Tax Revenues
(Original Post) States with no sales tax have the most to gain from immigration reform By LAUREN FOX July 10, 2013 The economic impact of legalizing 11 million immigrants who… -
media mention July 10, 2013 The Star-Ledger: Immigrants in N.J. illegally still paid $475M in taxes in 2010, study says
(Original Post) By Jeff Goldman/The Star-Ledger on July 10, 2013 at 12:00 PM, updated July 10, 2013 at 12:24 PM Immigrants living illegally in New Jersey contribute hundreds of millions… -
media mention July 10, 2013 Michigan Radio: Michigan tax revenues would increase with comprehensive immigration changes
(Original Post) By STEVE CARMODY Credit Steve Carmody/Michigan Radio Michigan could get a boost in new tax revenues if the federal government approves proposed changes to immigration laws. That’s according… -
media mention July 10, 2013 KY Forward: Fifty-state study shows immigration reform would boost Kentucky revenues $23.2 million
With fiscal costs and benefits figuring large in the immigration reform debate, a new analysis from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) estimates that unauthorized immigrants are already… -
media mention July 10, 2013 Stateline: Immigration Overhaul Could Bring States, Localities $2 Billion a Year
(Original Post) By Daniel C. Vock, Staff Writer Fiso Kilifi of western Samoa stands for the Pledge of Allegiance during the ceremony to become a U.S. citizen. (AP) States… -
media mention July 10, 2013 Think Progress: Immigration Reform Would Be A Boon To Federal And State Economies
(Original Post) By Marina Fang, Guest Blogger on Jul 10, 2013 at 2:30 pm Two new reports released today illustrate that granting a path to citizenship for 11 million undocumented… -
media mention July 10, 2013 US News & World Report: Gas Taxation Without Representation
(Original Post) By GREGG LASKOSKI July 10, 2013 Effective in July, eight states increased their gasoline tax rates. 11 others are said to be considering similar action, according to Transportation… -
media mention July 10, 2013 Reuters: Immigration overhaul could boost U.S. states’ revenue
(Original Post) By Kim Dixon WASHINGTON | Wed Jul 10, 2013 12:03am EDT (Reuters) – Granting citizenship to 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States could boost state and… -
media mention July 10, 2013 Accounting Today: Immigration Reform Expected to Increase State Tax Revenues $2 Billion
Unauthorized immigrants are already paying $10.6 billion a year in state and local taxes, according to a new analysis that estimates an additional $2 billion revenue increase for the 50…