Most Americans still think their taxes are too high, according to recent polls, even after last year’s tax law fulfilled several of President Donald Trump’s tax-related campaign promises.
In fact, a new Fox News poll indicates people are more upset about taxes than they were last year. The findings from the survey, which was conducted in late March, are another sign that Americans are on edge about their personal finances as the U.S. experiences a spike in inflation and sluggish economic growth. Other polling finds that frustration goes beyond personal tax obligations, with many believing that wealthy people and corporations are not paying their fair share, while others worry about government waste.
The surveys come after Trump and Republicans passed a massive tax and spending cut bill last year. The legislation enacted a range of tax breaks, including a boosted child tax credit and new tax deductions for tips and overtime. Tax refunds are up this season, and many households are expected to see more income from the Republicans’ tax legislation, but the Congressional Budget Office estimated it will ultimately give the largest benefits to the richest Americans.
Republicans have touted the law as evidence that they are making life more affordable for working families. But polling shows that many Americans may not be feeling the benefits, especially as their tax refunds get eaten up by higher prices.
https://fortune.com/2026/04/14/americans-rate-trumps-tax-cuts-a-loser-as-most-believe-theyre-still-too-high/
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Most Americans don’t get a tax cut. If you make over $400K you did but that’s a small group. In general Americans vote over and over again to make sacrifices so that that group can get a tax cut. A strangely selfless population when some other rich person’s $ is concerned and strangely selfish otherwise.
I mean yeah, tax cut was for the billionaires.
Our current national debt is $39 trillion and growing at a rate of $1 trillion every 146 days (thank you Mr. Idiot Trump). Both the Medicare and Social Security trust funds are on a trajectory to run out during the next few years. If interest rates go up so does the interest payment on the national debt – currently at $2.85 billion per day. If you think current taxes are too high I’ve got news for you – You ain’t seen anything yet. [https://www.usdebtclock.org/](https://www.usdebtclock.org/)
Unless you’re a billionaire