On tax day, April 18 this year, Gallup released a survey that finds 50% of Americans say taxes are too high, while 43% of Americans say the taxes they pay are about right. 4% of Americans say taxes are too low. Gallup adds, “The 50% now calling their taxes “too high” is within the 46% to 53% range found each year since 2003. It is significantly lower than the 65% recorded in 2001, prior to implementation of former President George W. Bush’s first round of federal tax cuts.”
“The same poll finds 57% of Americans characterizing what they pay in income taxes as “fair” and 40% as not fair. Notably, more Americans consider their taxes fair than say they pay the right amount in taxes (57% vs. 43%), suggesting more people dislike what they pay than feel it is unjust.”
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Gallup also reminds us of “a recent Gallup poll found 59% in favor of higher taxes on those making $250,000 or above, in line with President Obama’s proposal.”
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