What percent of 2006 U. S. federal revenue (tax) receipts were paid by businesses and what by individuals?

Answer 1

I think that you mean paid directly by individuals. I would guess at least 75% comes from you and me directly

Answer 2

You know, I just saw this information for 2006 two nights ago and I can't find it now, so I'll guess. I was curioius about revenue growth from 2000-2006, and this is what I found:

In those 6 years, tax revenues have grown about $300 billion despite the tax cuts in the first few years.

Revenues on personal income taxes were about $1.004 trillion in 2000, they dropped quite a bit in 2001 and have been steadily rising since then, up to about $1.040 trillion in 2006.

The only two other categories that I know are revenues from corporations (about $640 billion, up about $150 billion since 2000) and revenue from the social security taxes (about the same figures).

Tax revenues are up a little more than $300 billion since 2000, and almost all of the increase is from corporations and social security taxes.

I hope you can get a more accurate answer than this, though. I only vaguely remember the numbers. If I find the site again, I'll edit my answer.

Answer 3

Since businesses get their money from individuals, ALL taxes are in the long view paid by individuals. I know that wasn't what you were meaning to ask, but think about it.....