Some examples of things that your taxes pay for which you can use or benefit from now include:
- Public education such as schools and special education programs.
- Healthcare programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and public health initiatives.
- Social Security benefits providing financial support to retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors.
- Public safety services including police, fire departments, and emergency responders.
- Infrastructure such as roads and highways.
- Public services including libraries, parks, and job training programs.
- Military and national defense ensuring security.
- Public transportation and environmental protection programs.
These services funded by taxes are available for use by the community and provide immediate and ongoing benefits to individuals in various aspects of daily life, from education to health to safety and transportation.