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How Much of Every Dollar You Earn Does Uncle Sam Take?

Tue 18 Sep 12 | 12:00 AM ET

Between income taxes and payroll taxes, Uncle Sam rakes in over two trillion dollars per year. 36 percent comes from payroll taxes, which comes out of the salary of most workers; 45 percent comes from individuals and 12 percent comes from corporations. Here's what that means for you.

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