They use our streets, schools, public buildings, parks, and traffic signs. They get the benefit of police and fire protection. I found out recently that someone I know hasn't been paying federal or state income taxes for a long time. She's otherwise a decent human being, but has managed to sneak under the government radar. What would you do?
135445
ah ya I would tell...it's not fair! she and other people like her are the reason taxes are always going up.\ni would tell but keep anonymous
353744
Has anyone ever considered what taxes are used for?  (besides padding the politicians wallets?)  Where do you think that the money for disaster relief comes from, where do you think the money for housing and food programs comes from, where do you think the money to pay for our emergency services comes from?  We all have a part in paying for those things.  And for those people that complain about having to take care of those that aren't able to do so for themselves at any point in time in their life.  I pray that you never find yourself in such an unfortunate situation.  So many have gotten there by no fault of their own.  There are doctors and lawyers and successful business people that were at the top of their game, but unfortunate circumstances - illnesses, natural catastrophes, etc have left them with nothing and trying to start their lives over again.  Don't be so quick to judge - someday someone just may be passing judgment on you.
85332
LIKE the question! I am not sure why when u call them on the way they are it isnt appreciated. Thats what they are trying to do get it for free....i say get 2 jobs and put yourself though school! This country wouldnt be in the kind of debt were in if we would all take charge of our own lives.......dont get me started LOL
176745
Turn him in.  What he's doing is called tax fraud.  People like him are the reason we pay so much in taxes.  Seriously, I wish you wouldn't have even mentioned this, because now I'm going to be pi$$ed all day long.  I know of way too many people drawing disability and getting food stamps that work a few hours here and there and get paid cash.  They're worthless, lazy, no-count, welfare receiving, tax fraud bums that need to spend a little time locked up for their worthlessness.
189278
This is only one of A THOUSAND different stupid ways the government spends your money.\n1) Don't give the gov't anymore money.\n2) If you care about the homeless, you have to take direct action, you can't trust in the gov't to help on any problem. Ask the people of New Orleans.\n3) If you care about any other issue, you have to run for office yourself. The only way we'll have people we can trust in gov't- is if we start taking those offices ourselves.
565965
Did you not see the report in the news about that poor woman who had had her social security number stolen over 200 times?  It was apparently sold on the black market ... and now she's wanted by the cops in Texas ... and the IRS are after her for over 15,000 dollar ... so have fun! :)
321637
They get free child care, free medical care, food stamps, earned income tax refunds, in-state tuition, and lots of other stuff that struggling, single parent mothers don't get.  They have consulates in major cities to direct them to all the freebies, and they don't pay taxes.  They steal identities...in Utah we have over 8,000 children under 12 who has had their identities (social security number) stolen....they buy cars, get jobs and buy houses with stolen identities and work through "front" mortgage companies to buy their homes.  Man, whatalife! No wonder there is a rush to the border.....\n\nBut sooner or later the Real Legal, the Legal Immigrant will be bankrupt because of the horrific cost of these folks.
274851
I'm pretty sure he can pay those drivers as independent contractors and give them a 1099. They would be responsible for all the taxes and what not. That would not be cheating the government. He needs to be honest with the drivers though and let them know he will be giving them a 1099 and they will be responsible for the taxes. Talk to a tax preparer. Jackson Hewitt is 1-800-234-1040 and key in your zip code for nearest office. Good Luck!
579672
I do not mind paying taxes it is the back bone of our nation. what I do not like is those who cheat or find ways not to pay plus those who get a free ride on our taxes as welfare,food stamps and other free gives. I think everyone should be made to work to receive these free rides. I know some are not able to work but even a person in a wheelchair could do something.
163235
This whole issue makes no sense to me.\n\nNow my info is based on my dealings with the construction world, which as you know employs alot of immigrants from south of the border. Now I'm not naive and I know a good many of these so called *legal* immigrants use fake socials and names to get jobs and are in actuality illegal immigrants. Our government is not stupid either but you don't see anybody going to major construction sites and doing immigration status checks now do you? Shutting down major construction projects is not going to win anybody in government very many votes now is it?\n\nIts all politics people. If its currently popular to harass immigrants the government will do so, if its not they turn a blind eye to the issue. Whatever it takes to get themselves re-elected.\n\nNow as to why this is viewed as a huge problem, I just don't see it. \n\nFirst of all the *undermining the economy* statements I see.\n\nEven the truly illegal immigrants pay taxes on the food they eat, they purchase items and pay sales tax, they pay rent, buy gasoline and cigs with high taxes on them, pay utilities, pay tolls, pay insurance, buy automobiles and in cases where they use fake IDs and socials, pay all the applicable payroll related taxes. (and in most cases overpay, you don't think they file returns at the end of the year do you?)\n\nSecondly *they work for extra low wages* The people I know in construction pay industry standard or better wages for their immigrant workers. If anything I hear complaints about how much they have to shell out, usually followed by statements praising the quality of work they get in return.\n\nThirdly *they are taking jobs from hardworking Americans* Honestly, no they aren't. The work they do in construction, while requiring some skill, is mostly back-breaking hard labor. This type of job is considered *beneath* the majority of Americans and lets face it, selling drugs is much easier and while you might be risking a stint of 3 hots and a cot atleast you won't be breaking a sweat! \n\nFourthly, they work, that's more then I can say for some Americans I know. They don't get food stamps, welfare, Medicaid, medicare, social security, or unemployment, they can't, in most cases, afford to have the government look that closely at their status so they get up every morning and go to work!\n\nFifthly, have any of you looked at what it takes to get a green card? Its not a matter of filling out a few forms. There are 3 ways to become a legal immigrant. Sponsorship by an employer, who must prove he/she can't hire anybody else for the job (and even if its true, most employers can't be bothered by all the paperwork) this method also requires the immigrant to hire a lawyer, takes about a year and reams of paperwork (hence the need for a lawyer). Secondly the lottery....yes our government holds a lottery for immigrants who have the equivalent of a HS education to *win* legal status. They give away 50,000 green cards a year to around 8 million lottery applicants. If you don't believe me look up Green Card Lottery. Funny position for a government who currently wants to crack down on illegal immigrants to take don't you think? Enter our lottery and win a chance to live in America! I'm sorry but that seems just alittle cheesy to me. And thirdly marriage to a US citizen. Its just not as simple as people seem to think.\n\nNow I know that there are probally sweat shops employing immigrants at below minimum wage but again which one of you would want that job anyway? Heck, most of the people that I know would rather starve then work at a McDonalds, much less a sweat shop. Besides, if companies want to produce items at  sweat shop wages all they have to do is relocate their factories outside the US...no wait, umm, they are already doing that so again what is the problem?\n\nI'd much rather keep the money here wouldn't you? And as far as the premise that they send money hom
78140
The government says that millions are lost each year  because of illegal immigrants but what they avoid mentioning is the fact that those same illegal immigrants that are costing the government money are in reality doubling that money back for the government. Illegals do not file income tax returns so all the money that they have paid in taxes stays with the government. Put it this way our government keeps a half open door at the border to allow the strongest to cross so they can work but tell the people that they are doing everything they can to seal up the border. I live not even 3 minutes from the border and have many friends who are immigration officers. Everything is a business including drug smugglers, as long as the big guys in office see a profit anything goes. They just don't tell anyone about it ..
478134
How would you know they are illegal?  Are you just making assumptions because they are different from you?  I live next door to some US citizens, and they are declining my property values, by having junk cars parked all over the place and weeds growing on their property.....What can I do?  Hope and pray they move and mind my own business and accept that some people are slobs....
543285
It is against the law when people try to avoid reporting their income and not paying taxes as they should. And don't say as you supposedly do. It is a fact that there are undocumented workers who get paid under the table.
653507
Why would they use taxpayer money for that?  When you purchased your insurance you had the chance to pay for additional insurance that would cover you if you were hit by an uninsured motorist.  Did you buy it?
284141
they are actually hurting themselves. If they were smart enough and realize that they are being ripped off by business who pay them below minimum wage then it will be better. The only time they pay taxes is when the go to a store and buy something because they have to pay taxes and they can't escape from that otherwise they don't pay taxes at all. i believe that they are actually focusing on the wrong topic here. The illegals need to be focused on getting business to pay them a fair wage and not below that. We are compensating by pay for their education, health and etc.
670015
The half of this "can of worms" has not been revealed.  Not only do illegals grab many benefits but they also apply for Medicaid and Medicare!  Many work under false names/social security numbers and the REAL citizens get income tax notices for back taxes! One lady had taken care of her children since 2000 and IRS wanted over $15,000 for back taxes on money she had not seen nor earned in three states! Recently 20 illegals were captured and some nitwit at Immigration told police to "Release them!"  Police should have ignored such a STUPID reply as a garbled transmission...faulty fax...faulty brain in faxer,etc. Immigration Service is a haven for nitwits, loafers, and incompetents seeking an easy paycheck for sloth.  Thousands of businesses could be fined for knowingly hiring illegals and fine money could be applied to "Dropping them off in Chiapas".  Instead 3 or 4 got fines, the apprehanders need to be the survivors of a "mass firing".  Whoever is supposed to be watching INS goof off should likewise be tossed into a van without seats a-la Billy Dale Travel Office style...and taken to the gate, told to "So Sue us!"  Hillary Clinton style!
554888
It's all about the money! They know the people are dead they just want the taxes and they won't have to pay out the SS benefits to the illegal. Keep those tax dollars roll'n in. Try to keep SS afloat. Got to pay for our wars you know. Besides who cares? Most of them work at Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Wal-Mart. ;)