Democrats’ top tax frustration is the feeling that wealthy people and corporations don’t pay fair share
% who say each of the following bothers them a lot about the federal tax system
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Jan. 20-26, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Democrats’ top tax frustration is the feeling that wealthy people and corporations don’t pay fair share
% who say each of the following bothers them a lot about the federal tax system
| Total | Rep/Lean Rep | Dem/Lean Dem | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The feeling that some wealthy people don’t pay their fair share | 61% | 41% | 81% |
| The feeling that some corporations don’t pay their fair share | 60% | 42% | 79% |
| The complexity of the tax system | 51% | 53% | 52% |
| The amount you pay in taxes | 41% | 47% | 36% |
| The feeling that some poor people don’t pay their fair share | 12% | 16% | 8% |
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Jan. 20-26, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
