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This is obviously the top 1% wage earners, not the top 1% wealt-holders (aka the 1% richest).

1. wealth != income. The IRS does not measure one's wealth.

2. income comes from many sources, not just wages. Capital gains taxes, for example.

Exactly, so when asdff said good riddance to the wealthy, mentioning how much tax the top 1% wage earners brings in is irrelevant.

Top 1% wage earners is not the top 1% wealthiest.