In 2016, Which Type of Tax Raised the Most Revenue

question 45

Essay

In 2016, which type of tax raised the most revenue for the U.S.federal government? Which type of tax raised the most revenue for state and local governments?

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Definitions:

Purchasing Power

The amount of goods or services that one unit of money can buy, reflecting the economic value of currency.

Interest Rate

The fee that a borrower must pay to a lender for borrowing assets, typically represented as a percentage of the principal amount.

Time-Value

The principle stating that money in hand today is more valuable than the identical amount received later, owing to its capacity to generate earnings.

GDP Growth

The increase in the market value of goods and services produced by an economy over time, indicating economic health and progress.