Comment Comment by vincnetas Id say you CAN tax the poor (by wealth), and apparently they are contributing almost same absolute amount like the top rich :Rough estimates for federal taxesTop 0.1% Share of federal taxes ~10–12% Approx ~$550–650BBottom 50% Share of federal taxes ~10–13% Approx ~$520–680Bsource : quick claude query parent vincnetas 3 days ago
Rough estimates for federal taxes
Top 0.1% Share of federal taxes ~10–12% Approx ~$550–650B
Bottom 50% Share of federal taxes ~10–13% Approx ~$520–680B
source : quick claude query