However, only one other tax reform proposal also received support from a majority of those surveyed. A total of 63% agreed with Donald Trump’s proposal to close most tax loopholes and deductions available to the very rich.
What this means about attitudes toward taxes on the wealthy in the U.S. is unclear.
A future survey is planned to survey opinions about the Democratic candidates’ positions that could clear things up. However, it does appear to be good news for opponents of the estate tax. Republicans have wanted to do so for a long time and all of their candidates are in agreement on the issue. Both remaining Democrats want to increase the estate tax.
However, the issue doesn’t seem to be on the front burner for the voting public.
