In 1950, the ultra-wealthy paid 70% of their income in taxes.
In 2018, for the first time, they paid less than every other social group—23%.
Terrific animation in tomorrow's New York Times. Thanks @DLeonhardt @stuartathompson!https://t.co/3Pckj7HwfW pic.twitter.com/A4abmHpJN1
— Gabriel Zucman (@gabriel_zucman) October 7, 2019