Do You Know Where Your Taxes Are Going?
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How many cents of each income tax dollar went towards military?
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5.8 cents
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26.5 cents
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13.2 cents
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9.7 cents
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On April 15, 2013, millions of Americans will file their income taxes for 2012. Find out where your federal income taxes went during Fiscal Year 2012.
Note: This quiz looks only at federal income taxes, not payroll taxes.
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How many cents of each income tax dollar went towards education?
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22.6 cents
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14.3 cents
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3.5 cents
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5.9 cents
Correct Answer
A. 3.5 cents -
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How many cents of each income tax dollar went towards science?
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2.5 cents
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1.0 cents
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3.2 cents
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8.4 cents
Correct Answer
A. 1.0 cents -
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How many cents of each income tax dollar went towards veterans benefits?
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4.3 cents
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9.2 cents
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19.3 cents
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22.6 cents
Correct Answer
A. 4.3 cents -
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How many cents of each income tax dollar went towards international affairs?
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30.2 cents
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1.4 cents
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8.9 cents
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19.3 cents
Correct Answer
A. 1.4 cents -
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How many cents of each income tax dollar went towards energy and environment?
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18.2 cents
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9.4 cents
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2.8 cents
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2.1 cents
Correct Answer
A. 2.1 cents -
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How many cents of each income tax dollar went towards transportation?
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1.4 cents
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2.3 cents
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1.1 cents
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2.8 cents
Correct Answer
A. 1.4 cents -
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How many cents of each income tax dollar went towards housing and community?
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3.1 cents
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4.2 cents
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8.6 cents
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12.3 cents
Correct Answer
A. 4.2 cents -
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How many cents of each income tax dollar went towards food and agriculture?
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4.9 cents
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4.4 cents
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3.8 cents
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5.2 cents
Correct Answer
A. 4.4 cents -
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How many cents of each income tax dollar went towards interest on federal debt?
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13.6 cents
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23.8 cents
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6.8 cents
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33.1 cents
Correct Answer
A. 13.6 cents -
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How many cents of each income tax dollar went towards health care?
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22.3 cents
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26.8 cents
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20.0 cents
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15.7 cents
Correct Answer
A. 20.0 cents -
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How many cents of each income tax dollar went towards government?
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15.8 cents
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4.6 cents
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7.9 cents
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5.4 cents
Correct Answer
A. 5.4 cents -
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How many cents of each income tax dollar went towards unemployment and labor?
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4.3 cents
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8.5 cents
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12.2 cents
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28.4 cents
Correct Answer
A. 12.2 cents -
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