If you ever really wondered what your taxes are paying for, this is a straightforward infographic that showcases the breakdown of taxes for government services.
Click on image to see full size – 1987 Information
In 1987 on $50,000 income you would have paid $11,914 in federal taxes.
The chart above shows what your taxes went towards in 1987 and the the bubble charts below illustrates you how much you paid in taxes, and outlines where the federal government spent your tax dollars in 2010
Click on image to see full size – Where your Tax dollars were spent in 2010
In 2010 on $50,000 income you would have paid $10,013 in federal taxes.
In 1987 at the end of the Cold War, spending on national defense was much higher. Now healthcare, income security and Social Security have become huge burdens on our financial system.
View Interactive Charts Showing What Your Taxes Pay For.
Until next time,
Jeff Fouts, Tax Attorney
