Jeff Bezos proposes zero federal income tax for bottom half of earners; data shows low earners already pay minimal rates
Amazon Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos on Wednesday called for zero federal income taxes on the bottom half of earners.
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In 2023, the top 5% of earners collectively paid nearly $1.3 trillion in income taxes, or about 60% of the national total.
Who doesn’t pay federal income taxes?
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