Taxes play smaller part in the GDP. (Tax Cases).

Taxes Play Smaller
Part in the GDP

In 2002 total federal, state and
local taxes made up 26.3% of
the gross domestic product--
down from 29% in 2001.

GDP            2001    2002

Taxes          29%     26.3%

Source: Citizens for Tax Justice, www.ctj.org

Note: Table made from pie chart.

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