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.
31% Yes |
69% No |
28% Yes |
62% 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 |
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@8JCJLWV4yrs4Y
Consumption and use taxes are preferred to taxes on productive capital/savings.
@93FQRFK2yrs2Y
No and lower them and lower taxes on stock earnings
@93GHC7Y2yrs2Y
No lower them and lower taxes on stock earnings
@98N7L6N1yr1Y
yes, following the tax income brackets
@9757M5Z1yr1Y
Abolish capital gains taxes for lower and middle class, raise for upper class and day traders.
@mechanicalloser2wks2W
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.
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