Figure 5a
Income tax accounts for a higher percentage of tax revenue from those earning more: Income tax, by income group, as a percentage of GDP, 2014
| Year | Individual Income Tax |
|---|---|
| Lowest quintile | -0.3% |
| Second quintile | -0.1% |
| Middle quintile | 0.3% |
| Fourth quintile | 0.9% |
| 81st to 90th percentiles | 1.0% |
| 91st to 95th percentiles | 0.9% |
| 96th to 99th percentiles | 1.6% |
| Top 1 percent | 2.9% |
Source: Congressional Budget Office (2018); Bureau of Economic Analysis National Income and Product Accounts (NIPA) public data series
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