Capital gains are the profits earned from the the sale of stocks, bonds and properties. Investment managers pay a 15 to 20 percent capital gains tax on profits earned from their customers’ holdings. Supporters of the increase argue that capital gains should be taxed like any other income and should be raised to at least 31.5% (the average U.S. tax rate). Opponents of an increase argue that taxing capital gains will discourage investments in the U.S. economy and prohibit growth.
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Response rates from 2.8m America voters.
31% Yes |
69% No |
28% Yes |
61% No |
2% Yes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%) |
7% No, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy |
0% Yes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate |
0% No, and abolish capital gains taxes |
0% Yes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 2.8m America voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 2.8m America voters.
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Unique answers from America voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8JCJLWV4yrs4Y
Consumption and use taxes are preferred to taxes on productive capital/savings.
@9SGS2K24mos4MO
Yes, but only after a certain amount such as $1 million. Middle class Americans who's savings are tired up in stocks via 401(k)s should have not their retirement taxed to oblivion but the ultra wealthy should pay a high capital gains tax.
@mechanicalloser8mos8MO
We should ensure fairness, support the needs of the "least of these," and encourage the wealthy to use their resources in ways that benefit the wider community. This could involve a nuanced perspective that acknowledges the importance of supporting both the vulnerable in society and the health of the economy as a whole, perhaps suggesting that those with more resources have a greater responsibility to contribute to the welfare of all.
@9B7J95G2yrs2Y
Yes, but only stocks and real estate
@93FQRFK2yrs2Y
No and lower them and lower taxes on stock earnings
@935M6NN3yrs3Y
Yes, and abolish the stock market.
@9GJTNP91yr1Y
Capital gains should be taxed separately from traditional income, however, it needs to be increased proportional to an individuals investment.
@9FGHJGD1yr1Y
i do not understand this question
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