California Pays $83 Billion More in Federal Taxes Than It Receives in Federal Support

Federal Fiscal Year 2022, Dollars in Billions

The top bar shows how much California pays in federal taxes ($692.2B) and the bottom bar shows how much the state receives in federal funds ($609.1B). California pays $83.1B more in federal taxes than it receives in federal funds.

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Note: Federal taxes primarily reflect individual income, corporate income, employment, and excise taxes. Federal spending reflects direct payments to individuals, grants, contracts, wages, and COVID-19 relief.

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