How many times has the you. s. budget been balanced since 1945?

Since 1945, the U.S. federal budget has been balanced only a few times, with the most notable instances occurring in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Specifically, the budget was balanced from 1998 to 2001, with the last surplus recorded in 2001. Overall, balancing the federal budget has been a rare occurrence in the post-World War II era, with deficits being more common.