Views of Income Taxes Among Most Positive Since 1956

Gallup by Jeffrey M. Jones | Apr. 15, 2009 (Poll)

A new Gallup Poll finds 48% of Americans saying the amount of federal income taxes they pay is "about right," with 46% saying "too high" -- one of the most positive assessments Gallup has measured since 1956. Typically, a majority of Americans say their taxes are too high, and relatively few say their taxes are too low. Full Story »

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An interesting read laid-en with statistics, charts and graphs... as is typical of statistics they are very problematic. Good details none the less, some interesting trends.

Interestingly, we know many say the Tax Rates are ok..but file false return, Others say the rates are too high but in reality only pay FICA and ... More »

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