Government Spending and Income
2025 Federal Government Spending
| Budget Category | $Billions | % of Outlays |
|---|---|---|
|
Defense
|
$917 |
13%
|
| Veterans’ Benefits & Services | $377 | 5% |
|
Interest
|
$970 | 14% |
|
Transportation
|
$146 | 2% |
|
Social Security
|
$1,581 |
23%
|
|
Income Security
|
$702 |
10%
|
|
Health
|
$1,976 |
28%
|
|
Environment
|
$88 |
1%
|
|
Other
|
$254 | 4% |
|
Total
|
7,010
|
100%
|
2019 Federal Government Income
| Income Category | $Billions | % of Outlays |
|---|---|---|
|
Individual Income Taxes
|
$2,656
|
38%
|
|
Social Insurance Taxes
|
$1,748
|
25%
|
|
Corporate Income Taxes
|
$452 | 6% |
|
Other Taxes
|
$378 | 5% |
|
Total Tax Revenue
|
5,235
|
75%
|
|
Deficit
|
$1,775
|
25%
|
Source: Final Monthly Treasury Statement, September 2025
Last updated: February 5, 2026
