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Libertarians policy on taxes

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Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?

  Public statementsAbolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax

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Public statements

Answer: Abolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax

Reference: “End the federal income tax and with it the IRS; cut wasteful and unneeded government spending.” ‐lp.org

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Very strongly agree

Reform to a flat tax

Libertarians strongly support a flat tax, as it simplifies the tax code and treats all taxpayers equally. They argue that a flat tax would reduce government intervention in the economy, encourage investment, and promote economic growth. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Libertarians would generally agree with not raising taxes on the rich, as they believe in limited government intervention and maximizing individual freedom. However, they may prefer more comprehensive tax reform, such as a flat tax or consumption tax, rather than simply maintaining the status quo. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Abolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax

Many Libertarians support abolishing the income tax and replacing it with a consumption tax, such as a sales tax. They argue that this would simplify the tax code, reduce government intervention in the economy, and encourage saving and investment. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Lower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Libertarians may agree with lowering the income tax rate and removing tax loopholes for large corporations, as they generally support lower taxes and a simpler tax code. However, they may prefer more comprehensive tax reform, such as a flat tax or consumption tax, rather than targeted changes to the current tax system. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but lower taxes for the poor

Libertarians may somewhat agree with lowering taxes for the poor, as they generally support lower taxes for all income groups. However, they may prefer more comprehensive tax reform, such as a flat tax or consumption tax, rather than targeted tax cuts for specific income groups. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, keep the current tax structure

While Libertarians may not be opposed to keeping the current tax structure, they generally advocate for more comprehensive tax reform, such as a flat tax or consumption tax, to simplify the tax code and reduce government intervention in the economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Libertarians generally oppose raising taxes on any income group, as they believe in limited government intervention and maximizing individual freedom. They argue that raising taxes on the rich would discourage investment and hinder economic growth. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and raise taxes on all income brackets

Libertarians strongly oppose raising taxes on all income brackets, as they believe in limited government intervention and maximizing individual freedom. They argue that higher taxes would discourage investment, hinder economic growth, and infringe on personal liberties. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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