Nope - the two biggest tax items are social security (+plus DI in Calif) and sales taxes. S/S is the biggie ... and the one no one avoids paying. Income taxes (both state and Fed) are chump change for low and middle-class wage earners.
Once Manuel Labour begins paying S/S, ay carumba!
I still think the increased amount of social programs the whole family will be eligible for will more than offset any Social Security taxes they may be paying.
Let me give you an example: I know a woman who is a single mother and makes about $8.00 per hour. Her income tax rebate is always larger than the amount she paid in in taxes. Plus, because she has a couple of kids and is low income, she is eligible for Food Stamps, Medicaid and housing assistance, and before her kids were old enough for school the state paid for her daycare as well. Bottom line: The social services she is able to access more than make up for what she pays in Social Security taxes each year.
That's my point about legalizing illegals: The WHOLE FAMILY will be eligible for increased social services programs once their legalized - not just the "anchor babies" as the law is currently written. This will definitely be a win-win for the illegals but not such good news for Mr. and Mrs. Taxpayer.