However, it looks a lot harder than it really is. With some help, even lower level students will be able to grapple with the numbers and fill in the charts. Every year, we pay taxes. The government's income each year is close to 2 trillion dollars. Some of this money comes from you when you pay your income tax.
Companies also have to pay income tax.
And, all employers have to pay Social Security taxes for their employees. Look at the chart below. Social Security payments for retired workers is the largest expense. Medicare is health insurance for older people. Medicaid is a health care program for poor people.