In 1977, Jimmy Carter's federal tax burden for 1976 had been zeroed out. Carter had a "strong feeling" that wealthy people like him should pay at least some taxes. So he voluntarily paid $6,000, the equivalent to 15% of his adjusted gross income.

 

In 1977, Jimmy Carter's federal tax burden for 1976 had been zeroed out.

Carter had a "strong feeling" that wealthy people like him should pay at least some taxes. So he voluntarily paid $6,000, the equivalent to 15% of his adjusted gross income. https://t.co/5hiQD1cSyv

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) October 1, 2020