You still don't get it. You get nothing extra for paying income taxes or a wealth tax that is looming, no health care, no residence status, just polluted air. You still have essentially a 1 year tourist visa which is called retirement visa, 90 day report, renew visa yearly, etc. There is zero added value for paying any taxes. If you filed a tax return in Canada, and it sounds like you are from there, at least you would be a legal immigrant and get health care for what that is worth there. Here, they just laugh at you.