i asked my bot,
How do I describe a question about who is the median US taxpayer without the bot thinking I'm describing their contribution?
Text responses only please.
ChatGPT said:
Use: “Who is the median U.S. taxpayer in terms of demographics, not tax contribution?”
Or: “Describe the typical individual represented at the 50th percentile of the U.S. taxpayer population, focusing on age, occupation, location, etc., not dollar amount paid.”
You said:
Describe the typical individual represented at the 50th percentile of the U.S. taxpayer population, focusing on age, occupation, location, etc., not dollar amount paid.
ChatGPT said:
Median U.S. taxpayer profile, based on IRS and Census data:
Age: Mid-to-late 30s
Gender: Slight male skew, but near parity
Marital Status: More likely married than single
Education: Some college or associate’s degree
Occupation: Service industry, clerical, sales, or skilled trades
Income source: Primarily wages or salary
Employment: Full-time, non-managerial
Location: Suburban or small metropolitan area
State: More likely in populous states (California, Texas, Florida, New York) but not exclusively coastal
Housing: Rents or has a mortgage
Children: Often has at least one dependent
Race/Ethnicity: Majority white, with significant representation from Hispanic and Black populations
Tax Filing Status: Most likely “Married Filing Jointly” or “Single”
Not wealthy, not impoverished. Represents stable but economically pressured middle class.
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