How Old Are Most Taxpayers?

Which age group represents the highest percentage of taxpayers in 2020?

• 18-25

• 26-34

• 35-44

• 45-54

• 55-64

Which two age groups have seen the sharpest increase as a percentage of taxpayers from 2008 to 2020?

• 26-34

• 35-44

• 45-54

• 55-64

• 65+

Why do you think the percentage of tax filers has most dramatically increased for the 65+ age group?

What do you think causes the percent of filers to jump so dramatically between the under-18 group and the 18-25 group?

What might have to happen in the U.S. for any dramatic changes to occur in future versions of this graph?