Trump’s immigration crackdown could cost up to $479bn in lost taxes over 10 years
The Trump administration's immigration policies may lead to significant tax revenue losses, estimated between $147 billion and $479 billion over the next decade. Undocumented immigrants are increasingly deterred from filing taxes due to fears of deportation and changes in tax benefits. Tax advisers report a substantial drop in clients, particularly within the Latino community, as many choose not to file amid concerns about data sharing with immigration authorities.
- ▪The Trump administration's immigration crackdown could result in a loss of up to $479 billion in tax revenue over the next 10 years.
- ▪Many undocumented immigrants are hesitant to file taxes due to fears of deportation and proposed data sharing with immigration enforcement.
- ▪Approximately 50% of undocumented immigrant households typically file income tax returns in the US, contributing an estimated $96.7 billion in 2022.
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Last year, the IRS made an agreement to share the names and addresses of undocumented immigrants with the Department of Homeland Security. Photograph: Boston Globe/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenLast year, the IRS made an agreement to share the names and addresses of undocumented immigrants with the Department of Homeland Security. Photograph: Boston Globe/Getty ImagesBusinessTrump’s immigration crackdown could cost up to $479bn in lost taxes over 10 yearsProposed IRS data sharing with immigration authorities and ICE raids have made filing risky for those who are undocumentedAlba Asenjo DominguezMon 18 May 2026 06.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Trump administration’s immigration crackdown could cause the US to potentially lose up to $479bn in lost tax revenue over the…
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