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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