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 . As for getting rid of the EAC , supporters of the bill argue that there once was a need for the agency to help states upgrade and meet standards after the 2000 election , but states stopped asking for federal guidance . The $ 600 million collected so far would be redirected to other programs .
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 .