This chart, published by Veronique de Rugy with the Mercatus Center, compares (1) the share of national income earned by each tax quintile and (2) the share paid in personal income taxes. It bears repeating: Yes, the rich are getting richer, but they are paying more in taxes, too.
Chart of the Day: Who Pays Income Taxes?
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