Opinion Today

April 19, 2022

Nearly half of Americans feel they pay too much in taxes, particularly conservatives
Fred Backus, CBS News
With tax day upon us, three in four Americans expect they will file their income taxes on time this year, and most who file expect a refund from the federal government. Still, nearly half of Americans feel they pay more than their fair share in taxes. Those who expect to owe money this year are particularly likely to feel they pay too much — 60% hold this opinion.

The Billionaire Minimum Income Tax Is Popular
Jason Katz-Brown, Data for Progress
In an April 2022 national survey, Data for Progress explored voters’ understanding of how income is taxed and gauged support of President Biden’s new plan, the Billionaire Minimum Income Tax.

Higher gas prices a factor for those considering a hybrid or electric car
Jennifer De Pinto, CBS News
About a third of U.S. adults would consider an electric car (slightly more would think about a hybrid) if they were in the market for a vehicle, cit…