In fiscal year 2025, the US government collected $0.33 trillion in revenue, vital for funding public services and programs. It supports healthcare, education, infrastructure, defense, and social welfare. Effective revenue management ensures a balanced budget and efficient resource allocation for societal well-being.
Fiscal year-to-date (since October 2023) total updated monthly using the Monthly Treasury Statement (MTS) dataset.
The US government generated money from several sources to fund its program and operations raised money is known as federal revenue. Federal revenue is the most crucial aspect of the government budget that is used to decide the nation’s economic growth. It is estimated to generate a total of $4.8 trillion or we can say 18.4 percent of GDP at the end of 2023.
Tax payments made by individual taxpayers, small enterprises, and corporations account for the majority of the money the US government receives. Excise tax, estate tax, and other taxes and levies are additional tax income generators. Individual income taxes have generated 52% of all revenue in Fiscal Year 2023, with Social Security and Medicare taxes accounting for another 36%. Paid to federal organizations like the U.S. Department of the Domestic, government money also comes from these sources.
As more money is taxed at times when individual and corporate profits are higher, the federal government's revenue rises during these times. During times with increased tax rates, federal revenue likewise rises. Alternatively, the government loses money when people or companies earn less money or when the tax rate is cut. The US government received the greatest-ever total income in 2022. From $4.05 T in 2015 to $4.90 T in 2022, the overall income has grown. Depending on the degree of business the United States carries with certain nations, the U.S. government may see an increase in income if it expands import duties. On the other hand, if tariffs rise and American customers import fewer items as a result of the higher prices, then overall customs duty collection may decrease.
By imposing tax revenues, the government collects a certain portion of the country’s domestic production. So, tax revenues can be one method to control a country’s resources. As a result, GDP and tax revenue collectively depict economic health and the possibility of upcoming economic growth. The general public and corporates in developed countries have the capacity to acquire better goods and services as well as pay more taxes due to higher income. Higher income also stimulates demand for better facilities like free education, social development, and infrastructure. The higher the tax-to-GDP ratio is, the better the country’s economic health.