Majority Believe America Is Overtaxed

A new Rasmussen Poll finds that a majority of Americans believe the nation is overtaxed. 56% of likely voters believe that America is overtaxed. 33% believe that America is not overtaxed. 12% are not sure.

Two years ago, 66% felt that America was overtaxed. Last year, 64% felt that America was overtaxed.

Here is the wording of the questions:

• As a nation, is America overtaxed?
  
  
• When thinking about all federal, state and local taxes, what does the average American pay in taxes as a percentage of their income…..10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% or more than 50%?
  
  
• When thinking about all the services that are provided by federal, state and local governments, how much should the average American pay in taxes as a percentage of their income…..10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% or more than 50%?
  
  
• Should any increase in federal taxes be approved by a vote of the American people?
  
  
• Should any changes in Medicare or Social Security be approved by a vote of the American people?

How would you respond? Do you feel Americans are overtaxed? Leave a comment.

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