Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Increase the income tax rate on the highest bracket, decrease the rate on the lower brackets and remove existing tax loopholes for large corporations and the richest.

Increase the number of income brackets AND raise taxes for the higher ones, but only by a small percentage as private investment plays an important role in the economy and R&D.

decrease taxes on everyone except top bracket and add new backet for over 500,000 euros and make it a 53% tax

lower income taxes but establish a 5-10% inheritance tax and remove existing tax loopholes for large corporations and raise the corporate tax

Yes, tax the rich into poverty, because I hate them.

Implement a land value tax instead.

Yes, and poor people sould not be paying that much taxes or should not pay at all in there income is the minimon.

Yes, but only on those that earn more than €550,000 as a single person, and more than €750,000 for married couples.

Taxes should be set according to how much money people make on a yearly basis. Taxes and fines should be ordered accordingly.

Yes and remove all subsidies for the rich

Yes, but only on a certain percentage of wealth

Introduce higher tax brackets for the ‘mega richer’

No, they should focus on getting rid of tax evasion first, there is no point in raising taxes if you cannot guarantee that they will be paid.

No, we should tax the poor

Tax people with 40 million income

Ensure that there are no loopholes and the rates are fair proportionally across all groups

Yes, raise taxes on all income brackets and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Rich shouldnt be allowed to exist. Restructure corporate entities into worker cooperatives. No need for a "rich tax", something which can easily be aboided with offshore accounts and other illegal practices if there are no rich people to begin with.

Lower taxes but increase the tax on inheritance, especially for rich people.

No, it should lower taxes.

No. Germany should lower it.

No, Germany should lower the taxes.

Yes, but the definition of rich should be someone making more than 300k a year! Increasing taxes on upper middle class won't help anyone

Yes, mostly the top 10% but offer more tax break incentives towards investments that help the nation such as renewable energy or investments into the infrastructure

No. Lower the tax and reform it to a flat tax.

No, lower the taxes and reform them to flat taxes.

No. It should lower it and reform it to a flat tax.

Widening the direct tax net will be more fruitful.

Shift all taxes to a single land value tax.

Restructure to eliminate loopholes for ultra wealthy & corporations.

yes but only for people with more than 50 million dollars

Abolish private property altogether.

Keep the progressive tax rate. Everyone pays the same percentage but the rich pay more because they earn more. Also, remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations.

Keep their tax but remove their loop holes

Yes, but only on those making in excess of $400,000 per year, and the tax code should be simplified

Yes; eliminate tax loopholes, and lower taxes for the poor.

Reform to a flat tax, and add a value-added tax.

No, maintain a lower tax rate and eliminate loopholes

Yes, but only to reduce interest rates for student loans

Yes, but only on people with an income of more than $10,000,000 a year.

no, abolish taxes

Abolish the income tax and replace with nothing.

Only for those who are multi millionaires and billionaires. Everyone should pay their taxes and we need to end tax loopholes. Corporations need to pay also.

Remove all tax loopholes for large corporations. Rich people should pay more because they earn more.

Yes, but keep taxes on the lower and working-class below or equal to 50%

yes, but tax the poor less

I think everyone should be taxed based on their properties and possesions.

Raise tax on people who don't deserve it like cardi b.

Eliminate billionaires and make sure corporations are paying.

No, we should reduce current rates and then reform to a flat tax, so individuals and businesses pay the same rate; but include lower taxes for middle and low-income individuals and eliminate all tax loopholes for the rich and large corporations.

Yes, but not excessively. The rich should not have a tax rate less than highest tax rate applied to the rest of the population. Also eliminate tax loopholes for corporations.

No, we should reduce current rates and then reform to a flat tax, so individuals and businesses pay the same rate, but at least include lower taxes for middle and low-income individuals and eliminate all tax loopholes for the rich and large corporations.

No, we should reduce current rates and then reform to a flat tax, so individuals and businesses pay the same rate regardless of income. But at least lower taxes for middle and low-income individuals and eliminate all tax loopholes for large corporations.

Keep the same percentage for everyone. Eliminate loopholes.

No, the U.S. should not tax anyone

Yes, and tax according to income; higher for the rich as well as large corporations and eliminate all tax loopholes so that they pay their fair share, and lower for middle and low-income individuals in order to balance our deficit. Also, use the money to fund social programs.

Remove all tax loopholes for corporations and make sur everyone pays their fair share. Everyone should pay the same percentage.

Remove all tax loopholes for large corporations. Make sure everyone pays.

Remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations and make sure everyone pays their fair share.

Yes, higher for the rich and lower for middle and low-income citizens, and eliminate all loopholes so that they pay their fair share. Also, use the money to fund social programs, etc.

Reform to much smaller tax brackets. Increase taxes in the very top of income earners.

No, lower or remove all taxes for everyone as long as they donate to charities of their choosing between 10%-20% of their net income

I'd keep the current tax structure, but eliminate loopholes for those who make much more than a certain amount.

Yes, but only the extremely rich exceeding $200,000 a year and raise the tax brackets for those individuals while abolishing the income tax for all citizens making less.

Yes, and close existing loopholes that facilitate tax evasion

If you had the power, what public issue would you allocate more tax dollars to, and why?

Abolish the IRS and raise the corporate tax rate to 55%

I think that if you raise the taxes on the rich, if they have a corporation/company they will raise the prices of products making it harder for poorer people to pay for everyday items, food, birthday presents, etc. I don't really have a distinct opinion for this question.

Reform to a flat tax, or a flat tax for income after poverty level, and raise poverty level to the amount of money needed for a reasonable standard of living.

What changes would you want to see in your school or neighborhood if there was more funding from taxes?

Yes, but only capital gains tax on people making over $500,000 dollars per year.

Lower the rates and remove loopholes for big businesses and the rich.

Reform to a flat tax, or a flat tax for income after poverty level, and raise poverty level to the amount of money needed for a reasonable standard of living for someone with average financial literacy.

Teach financial literacy in school. The lowest income I can consistently find people online living comfortably with is $7k, with some DIY skills.

No just because they are rich taxes should be raised on them they is not equal because you are taken away from them when they work hard for their money.

Yes, but lower taxes on the poor and middle class. NO MORE GOVERNMENT SPENDING INCREASES!!!

Only on individuals in the 9 figure category and above. Continue the progressive tax system start at 40% and work up to 50%. Lower income taxes on 6 and 5 figure individuals and no income taxes for anyone considered to be in poverty. Increase sales taxes all around and allow expensive items for the poor.

Can you imagine a future where taxes have minimized social inequality? What does it look like?

Remove income tax and create consumption tax.

Switch to a negative income tax system and dramatically reform the welfare system.

No. The rich should get tax breaks so they can hire more people and grow their businesses.

Abolish the IRS and the Income Tax, then create a national sales tax.

How would your everyday life improve if everyone had equal access to public services funded by higher taxes on the wealthy?

Would you feel more motivated to achieve financial success if you knew a portion of your taxes was directly helping less fortunate communities?

How might the quality of life change in your community if there were more public parks, libraries, and free events funded by taxes?

Would you be in favor of higher taxes on luxury items if it meant basic necessities were more affordable for everyone?

How would it affect your view of your country if you saw your tax dollars making a tangible difference in people's lives?

No, maintain the current rates until the national debt is drastically reduced, then lower taxes for the rich

maybe slightly increase the riches taxes and tax more big corporations but don't raise taxes for middle class and lower class people, again, i dont really know a lot about this

No lower taxes for all classes

No lower taxes for all classes and abolish property taxes

No and abolish taxation

No and abolish property taxes

Yes, and remove all existing tax loopholes, deductions, or anything else that allows legal tax evasion.

Yes, increase for the rich, eliminate loopholes/offshore accounts/deductions and lower taxes for the middle class/working poor

No, simplify taxes to percentages and eliminate loopholes and tax cuts

Reform to a progressive tax and remove all existing tax loopholes.

Disallow all deductions, increase the sales tax, and abolish income tax or reform to a flat tax

Yes, but only raise taxes on the uber-rich and remove all tax loopholes for large corporations

Regardless of what you make 10% is 10%. Everyone should have the same tax rate. If I make 20K a year I would pay 2,000.00 in taxes... If I made 2 million a year, I would pay 200,000.00 in taxes. The rich would automatically pay more because they make more. Its shouldn't be that complicated.