In 2006, the Income Tax Payments of the Poorest 50

question 686

Multiple Choice

In 2006, the income tax payments of the poorest 50 percent of Americans accounted for approximately what percent of all federal income tax revenue?

• A) 3 percent
• B) 25 percent
• C) 50 percent
• D) 76 percent

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