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@ISIDEWITHQuestionseconomy12yrs ago

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Should Ghana raise taxes on the rich?

Australia currently has a progressive tax system whereby high income earners pay a higher percentage of tax than low income tax. A more progressive income tax system has been proposed as a tool towards reducing wealth inequality.

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 @8R2RMP3 from New York  answered…4yrs4Y

Reform to a progressive tax and remove all existing tax loopholes.

 @8R7SQ2V from California  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but abolish the income tax for at least half (maybe 75% or even up to 90%) of Americans, and in turn increase taxes on land and passive income (such as stock ownership or real estate). This would encourage active participation in the economy while simultaneously not punishing high-skilled workers.

 @63ZXW6N from Arizona  answered…4yrs4Y

Flat tax or abolish.

 @7NHC5ZQ from Idaho  answered…4yrs4Y

No, abolish the income tax and establish a flat land value tax.

 @7Y67TWY from Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

Switch to a all sales tax

 @8J43K39answered…4yrs4Y

Remove income tax and replace it with a consumption tax.

 @8QPG4TW from New York  answered…4yrs4Y

Abolish all taxation and switch to a donation-based system.

 @8XH4JKP from Missouri  answered…3yrs3Y

I think the rich should pay a tax that is sustainable for them like other taxpayers making it around the equal percentage of pay.

 @8XSXMM6 from Oregon  answered…3yrs3Y

If research can truly prove that a flat tax works, pursue a flat tax and ensure that the government spends the money efficiently.

 @92RSHM9answered…3yrs3Y

yes, but it wouldn't change anything because the rich can become richer

 @93RWDYB from Pennsylvania  answered…3yrs3Y

Abolish all taxes but LVT

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