Members phkrause Posted April 8 Author Members Posted April 8 Which states have the highest and lowest income tax? Oregon collected the most state income taxes in 2023, while nine states collected no income tax at all. https://usafacts.org/articles/which-states-have-the-highest-and-lowest-income-tax/? How much does the US federal government spend? About $7.05 trillion in fiscal year (FY) 2025. This averages about $20,600 per person in the US. The amount the government can spend depends on the amount of revenue it collects (e.g., through taxes, customs duties, and other sources). If it has to spend more revenue than it brings in, it borrows the funds, creating debt. https://usafacts.org/answers/how-much-does-the-us-federal-government-spend/country/united-states/? All about taxes The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) came with some big tax changes. When do they take effect and what's the tax story so far? Here's your one stop shop for everything taxes. https://usafacts.org/economy/taxes/? One last fact The Michigan Wolverines and UConn Huskies are competing for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship (and someone might have already won by the time you receive this). But we at USAFacts have been holding our own data Final Four between each team’s home state. Here’s how the population of the states in the men’s Final Four changed over the last year. (You can see more population metrics here, including your state!) Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted Wednesday at 05:52 PM Author Members Posted Wednesday at 05:52 PM In Congress, a single "day" can last 30 seconds or stretch well over 24 hours We went through more than a decade of official records to understand how congressional time actually works. The answer is weirder than expected. https://usafacts.org/articles/congressional-time-in-session/? How many people have mental illness in the US? About 61.5 million adults had a mental illness in 2024. That's the equivalent of 23.4% of the adult population of the US, or 11 in 47 adults. This data comes from an annual survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), which defines mental illness as a range of disorders, from mild to severe, affecting a person's thinking, mood, or behavior. https://usafacts.org/answers/how-many-people-have-mental-illness-in-the-united-states/country/united-states/? One last fact In fiscal year 2024, the IRS’s operating costs were $18.2 billion, of which 65.3% went to salaries and benefits for the agency’s staff. The IRS spent $0.36 to collect every $100 in tax dollars, down from the 21st century peak of $0.53 in 2010. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
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