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Do immigrants receive more tax money than they give?
By Steven Oberbeck

The Salt Lake Tribune

Published Jan 1, 2011 10:46PM
Updated Jan 1, 2011 10:47PM
Whenever she can, Irma Morantes sends $100 or so to help out her mother, who still lives in Mexico.

The frequency of her gifts, though, depends on whether Morantes is working at the time and can spare the money. “If I’m not working, then my husband and I will only send money on her birthday or for a special occasion.â€