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NPP INCOME TAX CHART

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Enter the amount of federal income tax you paid during 2007 and see how the government spent the money. Note: Totals may not add up to 100% due to rounding.
example: 30000 no commas etc
Of the $100 you paid in taxes:
$42goes to Past and Current Military
$22goes to Health
$10goes to Interest on Non-Military Debt
$9goes to Anti-Poverty Programs
$4goes to Education, Training & Social Services
$4goes to Government & Law Enforcement
$3goes to Housing & Community Development
$3goes to Environment, Energy & Science
$2goes to Agriculture, Commerce and Transportation
$1goes to International Relations


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Source: Breakdown of income taxes is based on Budget of the United States Government
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Source URL: http://www.nationalpriorities.org/taxchart2008/100

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