That is on average: $283 for top 1% highest-earners $21 for remaining top 10% highest-earners $4 for remaining top 50% highest-earners ¢38 for bottom 50% lo

That is on average: $283 for top 1% highest-earners $21 for remaining top 10% highest-earners $4 for remaining top 50% highest-earners ¢38 for bottom 50% lowest-earners If this cost was covered by income taxes. Source: https://taxfoundation.org/summary-federal-income-tax-data-2017 https://taxfoundation.org/summary-federal-income-tax-data-20... Disclaimer: I'm not trying to imply anything here, I was just curious about the average cost to tax payer and then tried to get a more accurate picture.