Federal tax bill hits hardest in District of Columbia

[TexasTowelie]

WASHINGTON >> As Tax Day approaches, show some love for the good people who live in the nation’s capital.

Washington, that swampy den of iniquity that politicians love to scorn, sends the most tax dollars per person to the U.S. government.

By a lot.

Last year, the District of Columbia paid Uncle Sam $37,000 per person in federal income, payroll and estate taxes. The next closest was Delaware, at $16,000 per person.

“It’s where the money is,” said Roberton Williams, a fellow at the Tax Policy Center. “The reason the District pays so much in taxes is that there are a lot of high-income people there.”

Read more: http://www.trentonian.com/general-news/20170417/federal-tax-bill-hits-hardest-in-district-of-columbia

[elleng]

1. many of whom reside in Virginia, Maryland, and 48 other states.

[spooky3]

2. I think these data are reported by the residence location.

In other words, if you work in DC but live in VA, I don't think you are counted as "DC."

[elleng]

3. Could be, but considering DC's population, ???

'sends the most tax dollars per person to the U.S. government.'

P.S., I/we did live in DC, 20+ years.

[spooky3]

4. Again, the article counts $/person based on residence.

People who live outside the District and their tax $ would be counted in their states of residence.

[elleng]

5. Got it.

Guess we were/are richer than I thought! And PAY taxes!

[spooky3]

6. that's always good news! (well the first half is :-) )