As it's Tax Day, let's look at where our tax dollars come from and where they go.
The first chart shows the sources of federal revenue. The biggest source is individual income taxes, accounting for 46 percent of the total. Payroll taxes, split between the employer and employee, account for another 31.7 percent. Corporate taxes are a mere 13.5 percent and assorted customs duties, excise taxes and miscellaneous sources make up a few percent.
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