Capital Gains Revenues
Unlike during other recessions, revenues from the capital gains tax have remained relatively steady throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0317_capital_gains_revenues
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Unlike during other recessions, revenues from the capital gains tax have remained relatively steady throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0317_capital_gains_revenues
The general consensus among economists is that the long-term effects of the TCJA will be higher debt and little change to underlying economic growth.
The federal government collects revenue from a variety of sources.
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
“This is an example of how our leaders can pay for their priorities, whatever they may be, while helping to improve America’s fiscal and economic future at the same time," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
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
While nearly all Americans pay taxes, the composition of the type of taxes paid is very different for taxpayers at various points in the income distribution.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2020/07/how-does-the-tax-system-work
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