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April 2009

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April 22, 2009

Most Voters Say They Pay More Than Their Share of Taxes, Political Class Disagrees

With the annual ritual of filing federal income taxes just behind them, 52% of U.S. voters now believe they pay more than their fair share of taxes, up seven points from earlier this month.

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April 15, 2009

It’s April 15, And Americans Have a Lot to Say About Taxes

Today's the IRS' deadline, and 20% of Americans waited until the last week to file their taxes. That’s partly because nearly half of all Americans say preparing income tax forms is worse than going to the dentist.

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April 9, 2009

55% Oppose Eliminating Deductions As A Trade-off for Lower Tax Rates

Fifty-five percent (55%) of Americans are opposed to eliminating all tax deductions even it means tax rates will be lowered, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.

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April 8, 2009

Only 45% Think They Pay More Than Their Share In Taxes

Just 45% of U.S. voters now think they pay more than their fair share of taxes, the lowest finding on this question since regular tracking began last July.

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April 8, 2009

One Week To Go, and 31% Still Haven’t Filed Their Taxes

With one week to go until the federal income tax deadline, 31% of Americans still have not filed their taxes, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone index.