Uncle Sam and the California Bear. Bear drawing by Piotr Siedlecki via PublicDomainPictures.net.
Also see: Federal Income Taxes by Zip Code in Los Angeles County.
Money amounts are in thousands of dollars.
| Year | Number of Returns | Number of Joint Returns | Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)* | Total Tax Liability** | Percent of California's Total Federal Tax Liability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4,638,710 | 1,392,630 | $336,172,190 | $55,677,867 | 24.47% |
| 2015 | 4,644,280 | 1,402,300 | $331,317,036 | $55,026,412 | 24.58% |
| 2014 | 4,563,010 | 1,394,010 | $310,538,656 | $50,811,808 | 24.77% |
| 2013 | 4,510,530 | 1,386,980 | $284,888,101 | $44,986,207 | 24.92% |
| 2012 | 4,452,130 | 1,380,450 | $288,792,866 | $42,869,915 | 25.12% |
| 2011 | 4,513,642 | 1,374,772 | $263,676,313 | $37,834,638 | 25.50% |
* Less deficit.
** "Total tax liability" differs from "Income tax," in that "Total tax liability" includes the taxes from recapture of certain prior-year credits, tax applicable to individual retirement arrangements (IRA's), social security taxes on self-employment income and on certain tip income, advanced earned income payments, household employment taxes, and certain "other taxes" listed in the Form 1040 instructions.
Source: U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
Money amounts are in thousands of dollars.
| Year | Number of Returns | Number of Joint Returns | Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) | Total Tax Liability | Percent of California's Total State Tax Liability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | No Data | ||||
| 2015 | 4,255,233 | 1,325,580 | $310,621,984 | $16,810,162 | 22.54% |
| 2014 | 4,188,276 | 1,325,456 | $282,946,347 | $14,512,537 | 22.78% |
| 2013 | 4,099,191 | 1,319,600 | $267,252,031 | $13,466,440 | 23.23% |
| 2012 | 4,033,201 | 1,314,453 | $269,387,091 | $14,519,899 | 23.58% |
| 2011 | 4,014,635 | 1,310,124 | $247,542,840 | $11,000,935 | 23.95% |
Source: California State Franchise Tax Board.
Money amounts are in thousands of dollars.
| Income Bracket | Number of Returns | Number of Joint Returns | Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)* | Taxable Income | Total Tax Liability** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1 | 77,540 | 18,750 | -$11,402,096 | $0 | $41,165 |
| $1 - $9,999 | 621,200 | 56,360 | $3,378,629 | $99,707 | $150,720 |
| $10,000 - $24,999 | 1,112,150 | 167,090 | $19,208,614 | $4,392,065 | $872,960 |
| $25,000 - $49,999 | 1,136,310 | 266,660 | $40,900,511 | $19,962,722 | $2,514,848 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 581,330 | 200,950 | $35,636,121 | $22,493,880 | $3,197,771 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 351,480 | 161,500 | $30,398,117 | $20,691,282 | $3,271,370 |
| $100,000 - $199,999 | 518,230 | 335,050 | $71,030,585 | $51,276,862 | $9,435,794 |
| $200,000+ | 240,470 | 186,270 | $147,021,709 | $118,358,100 | $36,193,239 |
| Totals, All Incomes | 4,638,710 | 1,392,630 | $336,172,190 | $237,274,618 | $55,677,867 |
* Less deficit.
** "Total tax liability" differs from "Income tax," in that "Total tax liability" includes the taxes from recapture of certain prior-year credits, tax applicable to individual retirement arrangements (IRA's), social security taxes on self-employment income and on certain tip income, advanced earned income payments, household employment taxes, and certain "other taxes" listed in the Form 1040 instructions.
Source: U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
