TAXES, TAXES, TAXES!!! Below - we have different classifications of taxes:
The Federal Income Tax (a progressive tax) was created by the 16th amendment in 1913. There are several (marginal) tax brackets (can be found on irs.gov)
10%
$870.00 + 15%
4,867.50 + 25%
17,442.50 + 28%
43,482.50 + 33%
112,683.50 + 35%
The National Debt: $17, 073,455,788,302 (and the number is constantly changing, so this is already outdated!! 10/30/13 2:25 p.m.)
Go to http://www.usdebtclock.org/ for an update!