Currently , taxpayers can direct $ 3 to support presidential elections and conventions . This is a huge amount of money that could be used for other things like infrastructure or education. Fewer than 7 % of taxpayers took advantage of it in 2010 . The $ 600 million collected so far would be redirected to other programs .
Currently , taxpayers can direct $ 3 to support presidential elections and conventions . That option may disappear if a bill passes the Senate . Fewer than 7 % of taxpayers took advantage of it in 2010 . The $ 600 million collected so far would be redirected to other programs .