Where Do Your Taxes Go?

See exactly how your federal and state tax dollars are spent with our free, transparent calculator

How It Works

Input your annual federal and state tax amounts

View exactly where every dollar goes, department by department

Switch between monthly and yearly views to understand your impact

All our data comes from official government sources like USAspending.gov and state budget offices. We update regularly to ensure accuracy.

We break down complex budget data into simple, personal terms. See your contribution in dollars and cents, not confusing percentages.

Unlike other tools, we show both federal and state spending. Get the complete picture of where your tax dollars go.

Our mission is civic education. This tool will always be free for everyone. No paywalls, no premium features.

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