Taxes on the wealthy

How much the highest earners and wealthiest households pay in taxes compared with other Americans, including top income tax rates and taxes on investment gains, fund managers' carried interest, inheritances and great fortunes.

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2 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.

Cut taxes on estates and top incomes

2 members
Kurt Alme
Senate · Montana · Republican
“Kurt served as Director of the Department of Revenue under Governor Judy Martz where he spearheaded the largest income tax rate cut in state history – cutting the top rate by almost 40% and saving income taxpayers over half a billion dollars in just the first five years.”
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Andy Barr
Senate · Kentucky · Republican
“Andy delivered the largest tax cut in history to farmers, ending the death tax on 2 million family farms and expanding crop insurance to record levels.”
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“Barr emphasized his work alongside President Donald Trump to deliver historic tax relief and agricultural investments benefiting family farms and rural businesses. He highlighted the permanent increase of the Death Tax exemption to $30 million for married couples, protections for family-owned farms, expansion of the small business deduction for pass-through entities, and new capital gains incentives designed to help keep farmland in the hands of farmers.”
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