§ 7523. Graphic presentation of major categories of Federal outlays and income
(a)
General rule
In the case of any booklet of instructions for Form
1040,
1040A, or
1040EZ prepared by the Secretary for filing individual income tax returns for taxable years beginning in any calendar year, the Secretary shall include in a prominent place—
(b)
Definitions and special rules
For purposes of subsection (a)—
(3)
Required footnotes
The pie-shaped graph showing the major outlay categories shall include the following footnotes:
(A)
A footnote to the category referred to in paragraph (1)(A) showing the percentage of the total outlays which is for defense, the percentage of total outlays which is for veterans, and the percentage of total outlays which is for foreign affairs.
(B)
A footnote to the category referred to in paragraph (1)(C) showing that such category consists of agriculture, natural resources, environment, transportation, education, job training, economic development, space, energy, and general science.
(C)
A footnote to the category referred to in paragraph (1)(D) showing the percentage of the total outlays which is for medicaid, supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits, and assistance under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act and the percentage of total outlays which is for public health, unemployment, assisted housing, and social services.