Number: RL32808
Title: Overview of the Federal Tax System
Authors: Jane G. Gravelle and Donald J. Marples, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: The sources of federal tax revenue are individual income taxes; Social Security and other payroll taxes; corporate income taxes; excise taxes; and estate and gift taxes. This report describes the federal tax structure and provides some tax statistics.
Pages: 21
Date: March 14, 2008