The Tax Debate: What Do You Think? Everyone likes to complain about paying taxes, and there is no shortage of suggestions for change. In this online poll, you can compare your views to what other AllPolitics readers think.

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How should a federal budget surplus be spent? Increase spending Put toward Social Security Reduce the debt Tax cut Should the IRS be abolished? Yes No Is the federal tax code too complex? Yes No Are your federal taxes: Too high Too low About right Which change to the tax code do you most support? Flat tax National sales tax No change Other Would you support a simpler tax code if it meant abolishing the home mortgage interest deduction? Yes No Some people argue that the tax code should be more progressive; in other words, the higher your income, the higher your federal tax rate. Do you think the federal tax code should be: More progressive Less progressive Remain the same View Results

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