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Gary Johnson’s policy on capital gains tax

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Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?

  Gary Johnson voterbaseNo, and abolish capital gains taxes

Gary Johnson’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 18hrs ago

Gary Johnson voters

Answer: No, and abolish capital gains taxes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 197 voters that voted for Gary Johnson in the 2016 Presidential election.

Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: No, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “If we reduce government to its constitutional limits, there will be no need for a personal income tax, estate tax, gift tax, cap...” ‐lp.org

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Very strongly agree

No, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

This statement aligns with Johnson's views. He believes that increasing taxes, including the capital gains tax, would limit investment in the economy and hinder economic growth. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No

Johnson has consistently opposed increases in taxes, including capital gains taxes. He believes that lower taxes promote economic growth and individual freedom. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No, and abolish capital gains taxes

This statement aligns with Johnson's views. He has advocated for the elimination of the income tax and the IRS, which would include abolishing capital gains taxes. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Gary Johnson, as a libertarian, generally opposes increases in taxes. He believes in a free market economy and has advocated for the elimination of the income tax and the IRS. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate

Johnson would likely disagree with this statement. He opposes increases in taxes, including capital gains taxes, regardless of whether they are on stocks, bonds, or real estate. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate

Johnson would strongly disagree with this statement. He has advocated for the elimination of the income tax and the IRS, and would likely oppose any proposal to tax all income at the same rate. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%)

Johnson would strongly disagree with this statement. He has advocated for the elimination of the income tax and the IRS, and would likely oppose any increase in the tax rate, especially to the average U.S. tax rate. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,982 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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