[AndyJackson]

The problem with this study is that it distorts the truth about income distribution in the US. While it shows the "top quintile" earning and average of $253,500, in fact, 96% earn under $250,000, and 90% earn under $135,000.

So, the "maldistribution" of taxes, in large measure reflects the maldistribution of income. The distortion of the lower numbers by government transfer of income is another symptom of the problem.

[Mouton]

I had occasion to revisit my income tax returns from the mid 60s when I was making far less than 5K a year. I paid a decent amount of income tax. I believe the 15% rate started at an AGI of about $700. Albeit less percentage than now, the SS tax was also paid without any earned income tax credit which was just a dream of the far left.

[Renkluaf]

And your chart does not reflect gov’t transfer payments.