There should be no federal income tax on the first $75,000 of earnings
Democrats62%
Republicans72%
Independents65%
Source: The Economist/YouGov, Apr. 7, 2026
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
No Taxes on First 75K
The Economist/YouGov, Apr. 7, 2026
Details
| Question | Would you support or oppose the following tax policy changes? |
| Item | No federal income tax on the first $75,000 of earnings |
| Response | Support |
| Poll Main Page | The Economist/YouGov Poll, April 3-6, 2026 |
| Interview Period | Apr. 3, 2026 to Apr. 6, 2026 |
| Sample Size | 1,750 |
| Policy Context | When this poll was conducted in early April 2026, Senator Cory Booker had just proposed a new bill that, among other things, would eliminate federal income taxes on the first $75,000 of income for most households. |