National online survey of 2,013 adults aged 18 and older by Harris Interactive Inc. on behalf of the Tax Foundation in the U.S. between March 28 and April 1.
Eighty percent said the current federal income tax is somewhat or very complex. Nearly 59% consider the amount of federal income tax they pay is too high. Some 80% believe the federal tax system needs major changes or a complete overhaul, up from 77% in 2005. Sixty-five percent rated the value they get from the taxes they pay to the federal government as “poor” or “only fair.” More than half said they would be willing to give up some deductions to make the tax system simpler. While divided on tax reform plans, Americans were united in one respect,68% favored eliminating the estate tax.
,Alisha Gomez
