Spaniards' Peak Tax Burden Falls Around Age 50
El esfuerzo fiscal de los españoles alcanza su pico máximo alrededor de los 50 años
Summary
A report by Spanish think tank Fedea finds that Spanish citizens contribute more to the public system than they receive only between the ages of 30 and 60, with their fiscal effort peaking around age 50. Before and after that window, individuals are net beneficiaries of public spending. The findings highlight the narrow age band that effectively sustains the welfare state.
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