Large Majority of American Voters Believe Taxes Are Too High
Seventy-five percent of Americans, including majorities of Republicans and Democrats, believe that taxes in America are too high.
Seventy-five percent of Americans, including majorities of Republicans and Democrats, believe that taxes in America are too high.
WHY IT MATTERS –Taxes are a significant aspect of government policy and can have a significant impact on individuals and businesses.
THE NUMBERS –A recent Scott Rasmussen national survey asked Americans, "Generally speaking, are taxes in America too high or too low?"
29 percent – Much too high
46 percent – Somewhat too high
7 percent –Somewhat too low
3 percent –Much too low
8 percent – About right
7 percent – Not sure
The survey also asked Americans, "Are you currently paying your fair share of taxes, more than your fair share, or less than your fair share?"
34 percent –More than my fair share
56 percent –My fair share
3 percent – Less than my fair share
7 percent – Not sure
BOTTOM LINE – A majority of Americans, across political affiliations, believe that taxes in America are generally too high, indicating widespread concern and dissatisfaction with the current tax system, while a significant portion feel they are paying more than their fair share of taxes.
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