Monday, December 10, 2012

National Taxpayers Union - Who Pays Income Taxes?

National Taxpayers Union - Who Pays Income Taxes?

Who Pays Income Taxes and How Much?

Tax Year 2009
Percentiles Ranked by AGI
AGI Threshold on Percentiles
Percentage of Federal Personal Income Tax Paid
Top 1%
$343,927
36.73
Top 5%
$154,643
58.66
Top 10%
$112,124
70.47
Top 25%
$66,193
87.30
Top 50%
$32,396
97.75
Bottom 50%
<$32,396
2.25
Note: AGI is Adjusted Gross Income
Source: Internal Revenue Service

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