Income taxes are the federal government's largest source of revenue

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April 8, 2024

7 facts about Americans and taxes

Income taxes are the federal government’s largest source of revenue

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7 facts about Americans and taxes
Americans’ frustrations with the federal tax system
Compared with past years, more Americans now say they pay ‘more than their fair share’ in taxes
The tax code keeps getting longer and longer
Americans are divided in their views of the IRS
Your tax dollars mostly go to social services
The vast majority of Americans e-file their taxes

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