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The top 1%: - Make 22.4% of income - Provide 40.4% of income taxes
This post presents statistics claiming that the top 1% of earners receive 22.4% of total income while paying 40.4% of income taxes, suggesting a disproportionate tax burden relative to their share of
This post presents statistics claiming that the top 1% of earners receive 22.4% of total income while paying 40.4% of income taxes, suggesting a disproportionate tax burden relative to their share of income. The data point was shared via X (formerly Twitter) and attributed to discussion by Elon Musk or related accounts. The specific source URL appears invalid, so exact context and data year cannot be verified from the provided information.
Source: Elon Musk (X) | 2026-05-19