FRED Data Dashboard

Federal Tax Revenue & Policy

Explore federal receipts, spending gaps, inflation, and real disposable income using primary economic series served through TheSource.

Federal Receipts as % of GDP

This metric shows what share of the national economy flows into the federal government as tax and other receipts. It helps compare tax revenue across eras even as the economy grows.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Receipts vs Outlays

Receipts are federal revenue, while outlays are federal spending. When receipts exceed outlays, the federal budget is in surplus; when outlays exceed receipts, the government runs a deficit.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Inflation

The Consumer Price Index tracks changes in prices paid by urban consumers. Rising CPI means each dollar buys less over time, which affects wages, taxes, benefits, and household budgets.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Real Disposable Personal Income

Real disposable personal income estimates how much income households have after taxes and inflation. It is a useful way to compare purchasing power over time instead of only looking at nominal dollars.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)