By Kristin Myers, Editor-in-Chief

ICYMI: US Adults Want the Government To Tax the Rich

In case you missed it, 64% of U.S. adults want the government to raise taxes on the richest Americans, according to a new survey from The Balance. When asked about their feelings on the specific Build Back Better (BBB) proposal to raise taxes 5% on those earning more than $10 million, 63% of respondents said they support the measure. The White House has said that raising taxes on the wealthy would lower the deficit, fight inflation, and fund social programs to help those in the U.S. with middle and lower incomes.

Our survey also found that respondents with an annual income of $100,000 or more showed more support for tax measures in the BBB plan than those with incomes of less than $50,000.

Nearly 70% of high-income earners support a 5% increase in taxes on millionaires, and 73% said they're more likely to support closing loopholes on cryptocurrency. Over 70% back increased investment in the IRS so it can pursue tax evaders earning more than $400,000. High-income earners also showed more support for the proposals to tax corporations on foreign profits and companies that buy back stocks from investors.

Earlier this week, President Joe Biden introduced his budget for fiscal year 2023, highlighting his priorities and agenda for next year. The plan includes a "billionaire minimum income tax'' of 20% on incomes higher than $100 million, and would also raise taxes on top earners. The president has said that people in the U.S. earning $400,000 or less wouldn't see an increase in their taxes.

- Kristin

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