The Big Money in Tax Breaks Continues

April 18, 2014

National Priorities Project examines trillions of dollars in tax breaks, who benefits, and why it matters for you. Materials include an interactive visualization, a report, and data on every tax break from 1974 to the present.

Interactive Visualization

See the cost of tax breaks, how they’ve changed over time, and who benefits.

Tax Break Costs: 1974 – Present

Download data and explore the cost of every tax break every year from 1974 to the present.

Report: The Big Money in Tax Breaks Continues

Everything you need to know about tax breaks including how much they cost the federal government, who benefits, and how you can influence the debate in Washington.

Tax Breaks – Notes and Sources

Numbers updated April 2014 to reflect the latest Treasury Department tax break estimates.