A group of Georgia lawmakers are proposing a bill that would replace the state's income tax with a higher sales tax. Proponents say that a higher sales tax would make sure everyone pays a fairer share of taxes. Opponents say this would severely hurt the state's budget. The income tax brought in almost $8.4 billion in 2011, or about 55 percent of all revenue.
44% Yes |
56% No |
33% Yes |
46% No |
6% Yes, but cut spending instead of raising the sales tax |
8% No, a higher sales tax would hurt low-income earners |
5% Yes, replacing income taxes with higher sales taxes ensures everyone pays their fair share |
2% No, eliminating income taxes could bankrupt the state |
See how support for each position on “State Income Tax” has changed over time for 1.2m America voters.
Loading data...
Loading chart...
See how importance of “State Income Tax” has changed over time for 1.2m America voters.
Loading data...
Loading chart...
Unique answers from America users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
Explore other topics that are important to America voters.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Absentee-by-mail ballots are paper ballots that are mailed to voters who must then fill them out and return them, often with the voter's signature and sometimes a witness signature to prove the voter's identity. In 35 states and Washington, D.C., any qualified voter may vote absentee-by-mail without…