The children of illegals who are born in the United States are deemed American citizens and get full benefits.
Why the US is launching a $300 monthly child benefit
15 July 2021
The update to the child tax credit is part of the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9tn economic relief package signed into law in March.
The bill increased the existing benefit for the 2021 tax year to a maximum of $3,600 per child under the age of six, or $3,000 for those up to the age of 17.
Under the expanded scheme, half of the credit will be paid directly to parents in monthly instalments of up to $300 per child.
What was wrong with the old system?
Research has previously found that roughly a third of children - who are disproportionately poor, black or Hispanic - did not receive the full benefit. About 10% were completely ineligible - the vast majority because their families earned less than $2,500 a year.
"There's just a lot of kids that don't get the credit," says Katherine Michelmore, a professor of public administration and international affairs at Syracuse University's Maxwell School, who has studied the issue.
Under the new (temporary) child tax credit, the poorest families with no and low incomes will qualify for the full amount this year, even if they don't typically file tax returns.
How much did undocumented immigrants with 4 children born in the US get in benefits in 2021 from this program, not including WIC, SNAP, and other state and federal benefits?
$12,000-$14,400, depending on how many of the children were under the age of 6.
Divide that number by two if their parents aren't filing taxes, so $6,000-$7,200.
So if undocumented Dad sits outside Home Depot and gets paid under the table for construction jobs, and makes 8%-42% less than a legal worker does, do you agree Dad is likely better off due to not paying taxes?
Granted, the illegals who work in restaurants and hospitality often use fake Social Security numbers and pay into the system, and many fact checks will mention that.
Illegals get little to no assistance.
The children of illegals who are born in the United States are deemed American citizens and get full benefits.
Why the US is launching a $300 monthly child benefit
15 July 2021
The update to the child tax credit is part of the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9tn economic relief package signed into law in March.
The bill increased the existing benefit for the 2021 tax year to a maximum of $3,600 per child under the age of six, or $3,000 for those up to the age of 17.
Under the expanded scheme, half of the credit will be paid directly to parents in monthly instalments of up to $300 per child.
What was wrong with the old system?
Research has previously found that roughly a third of children - who are disproportionately poor, black or Hispanic - did not receive the full benefit. About 10% were completely ineligible - the vast majority because their families earned less than $2,500 a year.
"There's just a lot of kids that don't get the credit," says Katherine Michelmore, a professor of public administration and international affairs at Syracuse University's Maxwell School, who has studied the issue.
Under the new (temporary) child tax credit, the poorest families with no and low incomes will qualify for the full amount this year, even if they don't typically file tax returns.
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-55986366
How much did undocumented immigrants with 4 children born in the US get in benefits in 2021 from this program, not including WIC, SNAP, and other state and federal benefits?
$12,000-$14,400, depending on how many of the children were under the age of 6.
Divide that number by two if their parents aren't filing taxes, so $6,000-$7,200.
So if undocumented Dad sits outside Home Depot and gets paid under the table for construction jobs, and makes 8%-42% less than a legal worker does, do you agree Dad is likely better off due to not paying taxes?
What Explains the Wages of Undocumented Workers?
https://econofact.org/what-explains-the-wages-of-undocumented-workers
Granted, the illegals who work in restaurants and hospitality often use fake Social Security numbers and pay into the system, and many fact checks will mention that.