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A redistribution of wealth is needed here.

BREAKDOWN OF INCOME AND TAXES PAID BY CATEGORY








Income Category2005 AGIPercent of all incomePercent of income taxes paid
Top 1%Over $364,65721%39%
Top 5%Over $145,28336%60%
Top 10%Over $103,91246%70%
Top 25%Over $62,06868%86%
Top 50%Over $30,88187%97%
Bottom 50%Under $30,88213%3%

As you can see, the top category pays significantly more than "it's fair share." The top 50% of wage earners pay 97% of all taxes collected. While the entire bottom 50% only pays 3% of all taxes collected. This does not reflect population, merely households that earn a specific amount of money.