Capital Gains Income by Income Group
High income individuals receive a greater portion of their income from capital gains
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0316_capital_gains_income_group
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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
New research initiative to explore the demographic, socioeconomic, and fiscal trends that will define America at mid-century
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2017/11/peterson-foundation-and-ford-foundation-launch-us-2050
Estate and gift taxes are levied on the transfer of assets. Two areas of the tax code that are relatively small in dollar terms, but can generate a significant amount of attention and even controversy in the broader conversation about wealth.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-are-estate-and-gift-taxes-and-how-do-they-work
Each year, some of the revenue the federal government collects comes from various taxes. In 2012, taxpayers paid almost $2.5 trillion, which the government used to partially fund $3.5 trillion worth of spending on Social Security, health care, and other programs in areas such as defense and education. The remainder of spending was funded through deficits.
“After adding trillions to our national debt in last year’s irresponsible tax bill, our leaders are now adding another $300 billion in deficits over just the next two years," said Michael A. Peterson, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2018/02/peterson-foundation-statement-on-budget-deal
Viewed in aggregate, our tax system is generally progressive.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/04/what-kinds-of-taxes-do-americans-pay
Washington is debating tax reform. There’s talk of substantial tax cuts that would give trillions of dollars back to American taxpayers. That might sound great to some. But if Congress doesn’t find a way to pay for those tax cuts, future generations will be stuck with the bill.