Taxes
Below are points of agreement with cross-party alignment in recent national polls.
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Position | Dem. | Rep. | Ind. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Homeowners aged 65 and older should be exempt from property taxes The Economist/YouGov, Apr. 7, 2026 | 69% | 80% | 71% | |
There should be no federal income tax on the first $75,000 of earnings The Economist/YouGov, Apr. 7, 2026 | 62% | 72% | 65% | |
The child tax credit should be increased to $3,600 per child age 6 to 17 and $4,320 per child under 6 The Economist/YouGov, Apr. 7, 2026 | 72% | 57% | 59% | |
The government should increase taxes on the wealthiest individuals to strengthen the country's social and safety net programs Fox News Poll, Sep. 12, 2025 | 89% | 56% | 78% | |
Taxes on Social Security income should be reduced The Economist/YouGov, Jun. 24, 2025 | 60% | 87% | 66% | |
Workers should not be taxed on tips they receive The Economist/YouGov, Jun. 24, 2025 | 58% | 82% | 63% | |
The 2017 federal income tax cuts should be extended for individuals with incomes under $100k (under $200k for married couples) Washington Post-Ipsos, Jun. 17, 2025 | 71% | 80% | 72% |