Try the political quiz

Left-Wing policy on capital gains tax

Topics

Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?

LW>LW  ChatGPTYes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%)

Left-Wing answer is based on the following data:

ChatGPT

Very strongly agree

Yes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%)

Increasing the tax rate on investment profits to the average U.S. tax rate aligns with left-wing ideology, as it would generate more revenue for social programs and help reduce income inequality. This specific proposal is more in line with the left-wing ideology than Answer 1. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Left-wing ideology generally supports increasing taxes on profits from investments to fund social programs and reduce income inequality. However, the score is not a 5 because the answer does not specify the extent of the increase or how it would be implemented. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate

This answer aligns with left-wing ideology in that it supports equal taxation of all income, including investment profits. However, the score is not a 5 because some left-wing individuals may prefer a more progressive tax system, where higher incomes are taxed at higher rates. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate

While left-wing ideology generally supports increasing taxes on investment profits, this answer's exclusion of real estate may not fully align with some left-wing individuals' views. However, it still represents a partial increase in taxes on investment profits, which is generally supported by the left. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Left-wing ideology typically disagrees with maintaining or reducing taxes on investment profits, as they believe it contributes to income inequality and underfunding of social programs. However, the score is not -5 because some left-wing individuals may not prioritize this issue or may have different opinions on the best way to address it. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and abolish capital gains taxes

Abolishing capital gains taxes is in direct opposition to left-wing ideology, as it would reduce government revenue for social programs and exacerbate income inequality by benefiting the wealthy who have significant investment income. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

This answer is in direct opposition to left-wing ideology, as it argues against increasing taxes on investment profits and prioritizes economic growth over income redistribution and social program funding. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Public statements

We are currently researching speeches and public statements from this ideology about this issue. Suggest a link to one of their recent quotes about this issue.

See any errors? Suggest corrections to this ideology’s stance here


How similar are your political beliefs to Left-Wing issues? Take the political quiz to find out.