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Majority of Americans Believe Wealthy and Corporations Avoid Taxes

4/9/2026

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A Pew Research Center survey conducted from January 20-26, 2026, shows that 61% of Americans believe wealthy individuals do not pay their fair share of federal taxes, while 60% feel the same about corporations.
The survey indicates that 51% of respondents are bothered by the complexity of the tax system, and 41% are concerned about their personal tax burden.
Notably, 60% of participants believe they pay more than their fair share, an increase from previous years, with 79% of upper-income Republicans and 70% of middle-income Republicans sharing this view.

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Story summary

A Pew Research Center survey conducted from January 20-26, 2026, shows that 61% of Americans believe wealthy individuals do not pay their fair share of federal taxes, while 60% feel the same about corporations.
The survey indicates that 51% of respondents are bothered by the complexity of the tax system, and 41% are concerned about their personal tax burden.
Notably, 60% of participants believe they pay more than their fair share, an increase from previous years, with 79% of upper-income Republicans and 70% of middle-income Republicans sharing this view.