Tax Policy Center

Fiscal Facts

March 20, 2023
The composition of receipts has not changed substantially over the last 40 years. In FY 2022, 54% came from individual income taxes (the highest ever recorded), 9% from corporate income taxes, 30% from payroll taxes, 2% from excise taxes, and 6% from othe
Fact: 
The composition of receipts has not changed substantially over the last 40 years. In FY 2022, 54% came from individual income taxes (the highest ever recorded), 9% from corporate income taxes, 30% from payroll taxes, 2% from excise taxes, and 6% from other sources.