The Income Tax Burden of the Top 1%: A Geographical Perspective October 28, 2011 David S. Logan David S. Logan In 2009, the top 1 percent of taxpayers—1,379,822 of them—paid more than the bottom 90% combined. Geographically, this is equivalent to a city the size of San Antonio, TX paying more in income taxes than every person living west of the Mississippi. Likewise, the top 0.1 percent—138,000 taxpayers—paid a greater share than the bottom 75%. In other words, a city the size of Dayton, OH would have paid more than a country the size of Germany. Would Dayton San Antonio be agreeable to such a reality? Doubtful. Follow David S. Logan on Twitter @Loganomix Stay informed on the tax policies impacting you. Subscribe to get insights from our trusted experts delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Share Tweet Share Email Topics Individual Income and Payroll Taxes Tags Millionaires and High Income Earners
