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Sample breakdown · $40K income Tax bill: $2,762
💰 Interest on National Debt
$1,004
🪖 Military / Defense
$843
🎖️ Veterans Benefits (VA)
$448
🔬 Medical Research (NIH)
$48
🚀 Space Exploration (NASA)
$24
🏕️ National Parks Service
$3.28
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