Where taxes came from in 2020
The federal government collects revenue from a variety of sources.
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The federal government collects revenue from a variety of sources.
"Tax Cuts 2.0 is a fitting name, because this bill would add more than $2.0 trillion to our national debt over 10 years once it kicks in," Michael A. Peterson, Chairman and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, said.
Federal taxes and transfers can help reduce disparities in income.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0233_taxes-reduce-disparities
High income individuals receive a greater portion of their income from capital gains
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0316_capital_gains_income_group
The U.S. tax system is progressive, with higher-income taxpayers facing higher tax rates.
High-income households earn a disproportionate share of pre-tax income and pay an even larger share of total federal taxes.
All income groups pay taxes, but overall the U.S. tax system is progressive.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0210_distribution_of_taxes
In light of the growing urgency of the climate crisis, many lawmakers, advocacy groups, and American citizens are calling for the government to undertake policies to more comprehensively address climate change.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-is-a-carbon-tax-how-would-it-affect-the-economy
Independent analyses agree unanimously that either bill would add significantly to the growing national debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2017/12/poll-voters-say-that-tax-reform-shouldn%E2%80%99t-grow-the-debt
"Like the House bill, the Senate proposal includes reforms that are neither permanent nor paid for, both of which impede the objective of growing the economy," said Michael A. Peterson, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2017/11/peterson-foundation-statement-on-senate-tax-bill