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Federal Balancing Act is a collaboration between the Bipartisan Policy Center and Balancing Act. BPC is a Washington, DC-based think tank that actively fosters bipartisanship by combining the best ideas from both parties with a focus on one goal: getting things done. Balancing Act is the maker of award-winning budget simulation software used by more than 100 governments world-wide.

Federal Balancing Act is free to use and we encourage you to share it. We especially encourage teachers and students to use the tool. If you are a high school teacher take a look at the helpful lesson plan created by PBS Extra.

Balancing Act budget simulation and Taxpayer Receipt can be used by any type of government--cities, counties, school districts, state and special districts--to educate residents on the budget and get informed input.