🏛️ THE OFFICIAL 2026 CBO FISCAL ENGINE

Balance the Federal Budget

The federal government spends $6.92 Trillion while collecting only $5.02 Trillion in taxes—racking up a $1.90 Trillion annual deficit on top of a $36.2 Trillion national debt. You are now the Director of the Budget. Cut spending down to the line item, eliminate tax deductions, or overhaul the tax code with the FairTax, VAT, Wealth Tax, or National Property Tax. Can you balance the books?

Total Outlays (Spending)

$6.92T

Baseline: $6.92T

Total Receipts (Revenue)

$5.02T

Baseline: $5.02T

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Federal Deficit -$1,900B

Debt Net Interest

$980B

Baseline Interest

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Individual Deductions & Tax Expenditures

Tax expenditures are legal exemptions, deductions, and exclusions that cost the federal treasury over $1.5 Trillion per year. Eliminating individual deductions broadens the tax base and generates massive revenue without raising statutory tax rates.

New & Alternative Federal Taxes

Test bold tax reform proposals that fundamentally redefine how the United States raises revenue. From repealing the IRS with the FairTax to enacting European VATs, billionaire Wealth Taxes, or federal Real Estate taxes.

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The FairTax (HR 25 / National Retail Sales Tax)

Abolishes the IRS, individual income tax, payroll taxes (FICA), corporate income tax, and estate taxes. Replaces them with a single national retail sales tax collected on new goods and services, paired with a monthly Universal Poverty Prebate.

Abolish Code & Enact FairTax

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European-Style Value-Added Tax (VAT)

Levies a consumption tax at each stage of production and distribution with input invoice credits. Used by all OECD European countries (average rate ~18%-21%).

Enact Federal VAT

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Straight National Retail Sales Tax

A point-of-sale tax collected at cash registers nationwide on final consumer retail purchases alongside state and local sales taxes.

Enact Sales Tax

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Annual National Wealth Tax (Piketty / Warren Model)

An annual wealth levy on multi-millionaires and billionaires assessed on all net assets (stocks, bonds, real estate, private equity, art, crypto).

Enact Wealth Tax

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Federal Real Estate / Property Tax

A federal ad-valorem tax assessed on the fair market value of all real property (commercial land, industrial facilities, and residential homes). Total US real estate base: ~$52 Trillion.

Enact Property Tax

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Wall St Financial Transaction Tax

0.1% on stocks, 0.05% on bonds, 0.005% on speculative derivatives. Raises +$85B / yr.

Enact FTT

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Carbon Pollution Fee

A fee levied on fossil fuel carbon emissions to accelerate clean energy transition.

Traditional Income, Corporate & Payroll Tax Levers

Adjust statutory tax rates within the existing federal revenue framework. (Note: These levers apply unless the FairTax has repealed the income code).

Across-the-Board Income Tax Rate Shift

Shifts every tax bracket up or down proportionately. (Each +1% shift raises ~$50B/yr).

0% Baseline: 0%

Top Marginal Income Tax Bracket

Current top rate is 37% on income over $609k single / $731k married. (Each +1% raises ~$18B/yr).

37% Baseline: 37%

Corporate Income Tax Rate

Flat tax on corporate profits. Set at 21% by 2017 TCJA. (Each +1% raises ~$23B/yr).

21% Baseline: 21%

Top Capital Gains & Dividends Rate

Current top statutory rate is 20% (+3.8% NIIT = 23.8%). (Each +1% raises ~$14B/yr).

20% Baseline: 20%

Social Security Payroll Wage Cap ($176,100)

The 12.4% OASDI payroll tax only applies to wages up to $176,100 in 2026.

10-Year National Debt Trajectory ($ Trillions)

Compares CBO Baseline debt growth ($36.2T to $58.3T) against your policy path.

Political Coalition Viability Scores

Estimated approval rating among key ideological factions in Congress and voters.

Federal Balance

+$0.0B

Annual Surplus / Deficit

Total Outlays

$6.42T

Federal Spending (% GDP)

Total Receipts

$6.45T

Federal Revenues (% GDP)

10-Year Debt Impact

$42.1T

Projected 2036 National Debt

Deficit as % of GDP

0.0%

Macroeconomic Fiscal Burden

Federal Revenue Composition

Where your government revenue comes from ($ Billions).

Congressional Coalition Approval

Estimated voting support across ideological factions.

🧾 The Official Fiscal Receipt

Every specific spending cut, deduction repeal, and new tax mechanism enacted in your plan.

Policy Reform / Program	Agency / Setting	Adjustment	Annual Budget Impact