Results: More Americans call taxes unfair: Gallup
Published on 04/13/2025
More Americans say that the amount they will pay in federal income taxes this year is “unfair” than those who say their amount is reasonable, according to a new poll, and most say that corporations and wealthy people are not paying enough.
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More Americans say that the amount they will pay in federal income taxes this year is "unfair" than those who say their amount is reasonable, according to a new poll. The new findings from Gallup show that 50 percent of adults surveyed nationally this year said their income tax rate is not fair — continuing a steady upward trend from 35 percent in 2017. About 46 percent of respondents said they believe they will pay a "fair" amount in federal income taxes, compared to 61 percent who said that in 2017. What do you think about your tax rate?
My tax rate is unfair--I pay too much
38%
1017 votes
My tax rate is fair-- I think I pay enough in taxes
22%
581 votes
I think I should pay more in taxes
2%
51 votes
Not Applicable
27%
739 votes
I'm not sure
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When asked about the tax rates for general groups, 70 percent of respondents said that corporations pay too little and 58 percent said higher-income earners don't pay enough. Which do you agree with? Corporations don't pay enough taxes
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High income earners don't pay enough taxes
13%
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Both
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Neither
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Not Applicable
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575 votes
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