How Much Did It Cost Me?

See how federal spending affects your wallet

1 Your Tax Contribution

$

2 The Spending Amount

Select a recent spending item, or enter your own amount:

$ billion

3 Where Did It Come From?

Different programs are funded by different taxes. Select the category:

4 Your Personal Share

Of $0 in spending
$0.00
Per year
$0.00
Per month
$0.00
Note: About 28% of federal spending is deficit-financed (borrowed), not directly from current taxes.
Your tax contribution $0
Tax type Income Tax
Total federal revenue (this type) $0
Your proportion 0%
Spending amount $0
Your share $0

Important Legal Disclaimer

NO WARRANTIES. This tool is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We make no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any calculations or results.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. In no event shall we be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of this tool, including but not limited to lost profits, tax liabilities, penalties, or interest charges, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

NOT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Use of this tool does not create an accountant-client, attorney-client, or any other professional relationship. We are not providing tax, legal, or financial advice. Results are estimates only and should not be relied upon for actual tax preparation, filing, or financial planning.

DO NOT RELY. This tool uses simplified calculations and may not account for all deductions, credits, exemptions, phase-outs, alternative minimum tax, or other factors affecting your actual tax liability. Do not make financial decisions based solely on these calculations.

DATA ACCURACY. While we strive to use current federal budget data, tax laws and budget figures change frequently. Data may become outdated. Users are responsible for verifying current tax rates and regulations with official sources.