What's a deficit? Diving into the government's spending patterns
WASHINGTON (TND) Tax season wrapped up last month, and according to the U.S. Department of Treasury, the federal government has collected $2.19 trillion in fiscal year 2024 thus far. In fiscal year 2023,the U.S. government collected approximately $4.5 trillion in revenue, with a significant portion stemming from individual, small business, and corporate taxes. However,