The USPS does cost tax payers $ but it's good money spent.

March 20, 2026 - 17:02 UTC

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I'm wrong it doesn't, read Keith's replies below.
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It does for certain limited amounts (like the PSR act) but not for operating costs

Although, a lot of the facts here are just…not factual. Like it hasn’t been self sustaining and has actually been losing money (a lot of money) for two decades nearly (a net loss every year under GAAP)
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no, tax dollars do not go to the USPS for normal operations
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about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2025/1114-usps-reports-fiscal-year-2025-results.htm

Controllable loss, which excludes certain expenses that are not controllable by management, was $2.7 billion for the year, compared to $1.8 billion for the prior year.

I believe that means that there was a 2.7 billion shortfall between operating expenses and revenue
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As a former postal employee let me tell you, the US government funds 0% of the postal service. They get revenue to operate through sales alone.
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