The U.S. tax system is progressive, with higher-income taxpayers facing higher tax rates

Effective Federal Tax Rates by Type (% of Expanded Cash Income in 2023)

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Notes: A quintile is one-fifth of the population. In 2022 dollars, the income breaks are: 20% $30,600; 40% $59,700; 60% $105,900; 80% $193,600; 90% $281,800; 95% $409,800; 99% $991,000; 99.9% $4,409,300.