The 47 Percent, In One Graphic : Planet Money Why do nearly half of U.S families pay no federal income taxes? ... The 47 Percent, In One Graphic. September 18, 2012 12:17 PM ET. By .

Add up the money spent on each category in your budget spreadsheet. Divide each total by your gross monthly income to determine what percentage of your income is currently devoted to that category.

This infographic by NPR/Planet Money’s Lam Vo breaks down “How The Poor, Middle Class And The Rich Spend Their Money.” And its clear graphical presentation of social spending is enlightening.