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.
Increase tax rate on real estate and make capital gains tax progressive
Yes, but only for those completing the transaction as a corporation
Only on earners in the top tax brackets
No, but have taxes based on held assets rather than sales akin to the way property taxes work.
Yes, but only for those who make over 1 million dollars per year
Only after a certain threshold
I would like a certain upper tax bracket to be taxed at a higher rate on capital gains.
No, and eliminate income tax as well
Yes, but only if it makes up more than 75% of their income
Yes, but only for very large gains.
No flat rate over all income or profit ex. 10% across the board tax no loopholes
Eliminate the current tax system in favor of a single land tax.
It should be decided on a state level.
Do no have an opinion.
No. Platforms to trade have recently become available to the public so the majority of the working class will be taxed more.
No, do not increase unless profits reach a certain level.
Increase for people making over 1,000,000 a year.
I am still unsure because if this happens realters will most definitely increases prices of real estate.
No, but it should for those who made over $5,000,000 a year from stocks, bonds, or real estate
I do not feel as though I have a right to answer.
Every person should be taxed at the same rate according to their how much of a person they are considered to be. The "3/5" person (blacks) should only pay 3/5 tax.
No, decrease income tax instead
Yes, to real estate, but only 5% for stocks and bonds.
Yes, only for those making more than $400000.
Yes, but at a certain financial level that doesn't penalize working-class citizens.
I do not understand this enough to have an opinion
To some degree but not to the level of income since many will rely on savings interest in retirement
No. And abolish the stock market--it is blatant theft.
Yes, as long as tax rate is in proportion to profits earned
Increase tax rate for capital gains over $5 million
Regardless, capitalism, the sate, and private ownership should be abolished.
Abolish the markets surrounding such things and seize the assets of the folks hoarding these assets.
Yes, and simultaneously end all personal income tax.
No, simplify the tax code and end corporate welfare.
No, but tax those that gain the most money at a higher rate.
Yes, but only on high incomes
No, but all income should be taxed at the same rate and we need to abolish pre-tax deductions so people and corporations cannot shelter their income without paying taxes
yes, for large firms that manage large amounts of money, but not for individual consumers
No, and decrease the average U.S. tax rate to 10%
Raise for only profits of over $100,000
Increase it on real estate except the first property or home to a substantial amount but not on stocks and bonds
Absolutely not increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy
Yes, but on high-frequency trades and use this tax for UBI.
Include a small fee to help pay off student debt for civil servants and first responders.
Irrelevant to my stance. Taxes should be a flat tax on the sale of goods and services included in the price of the same.
No, this money was already taxed. If someone is making money someone is loosing money. This is the purchase of an item form another individual. Should we be taxing your yard sale?
Yes, if the sale is above a certain threshold of money.
No informed enough to answer
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