Workers vs. investors: Who has the higher tax bill?

Two households both bring in $100,000 — but pay different taxes based on how they made the money.

Taxes owed on $100,000 in wage income: Close to $8,000. Taxes owed on $100,000 in investment income: Zero.

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Notes: Figures are for a couple filing jointly taking the standard deduction, and investment income is long-term capital gains made from profiting off the sale of stocks, real estate or other investments.

Source: Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center analysis

Graphic: Joe Murphy / NBC News