Q+A: How do Americans feel about taxes? Author's take may …

Sep 26, 2017 · Vanessa Williamson has asked a lot of Americans about how they feel about taxes, and she says the majority initially respond like young children who are asked for their …

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In addition, about 80% of individual income taxes were paid by about 10% of filers with income of $200,000 and above. Filers reporting less than $50,000 of income had negative income-tax …

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Do Americans think the tax system is unfair?

One national survey found that a majority of Americans, about 56 percent, including similar shares of Democrats and Republicans, view the tax system as unfair. An even larger proportion, 60 percent, felt that some corporations and wealthy people don’t pay their fair share of taxes. ...

Are Americans' views on federal income tax 'too high'?

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Americans’ opinions of federal income taxes are the worst Gallup has measured in about two decades. Six in 10 Americans say the amount of federal income tax they pay is “too high,” a level last seen in 2001. Forty-six percent believe the income tax they pay is fair, essentially tying 1999’s 45% as the lowest in Gallup’s trend. ...

What do Americans think about the federal tax system?

It’s probably not surprising that most Americans consider the current federal tax system to be complex, incomprehensible and unfair. One national survey found that a majority of Americans, about 56 percent, including similar shares of Democrats and Republicans, view the tax system as unfair. ...

What do Americans think about the IRS?

The public is divided in its views of the IRS. In a separate spring 2023 Center survey, 51% of Americans said they have an unfavorable opinion of the government tax agency, while 42% had a favorable view of the IRS. Still, of the 16 federal agencies and departments we asked about, the IRS was among the least popular on the list. ...

Are Americans frustrated with the complexity of the federal tax system?

Many Americans are frustrated by the complexity of the federal tax system, according to the same survey. About half (53%) say its complexity bothers them a lot. Of the aspects of the federal tax system that we asked about, this was the top frustration among Republicans – 59% say it bothers them a lot, compared with 49% of Democrats. ...

Why are Americans so 'a lot' about taxes?

Pew Research recently summarized its data: "Far more Americans continue to say they are bothered 'a lot' by the feeling that some corporations and wealthy people do not pay their fair share of taxes than by the complexity of the tax system or even the amount they pay in taxes." Journalists have picked up on the data. ...