In 2015, the top 1% paid almost as much in federal income taxes ($568B and 39% of taxes paid) as the entire bottom 95% ($588B and 40.4% of taxes paid).

In 2015, the top 1% paid almost as much in federal income taxes ($568B and 39% of taxes paid) as the entire bottom 95% ($588B and 40.4% of taxes paid). pic.twitter.com/wJJWV7OpAF

— Mark J. Perry (@Mark_J_Perry) November 28, 2017