For or against a flat tax?
Everyone should pay the same tax rate (flat tax).
- Strongly agree
- Somewhat agree
- Somewhat disagree
- Strongly disagree
What's at stake: The disagreement is about tax fairness: asking everyone to contribute according to their means, or applying one simple rule for all.
The left's argument
A progressive tax asks people to pay according to their means. A flat rate hits low earners.
The centre's argument
Keep progressivity, with fewer brackets and loopholes, so it's easier to understand.
The right's argument
A single rate is simple, reduces fraud and doesn't penalise those who earn more.
And you, where do you stand?
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