"AP-NORC Poll: Majority of Americans Believe Taxes Are Too High"

A new poll from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals that a majority of U.S. taxpayers feel they pay too much in federal income taxes, local property taxes, and state sales tax, with Republicans more likely than Democrats to view taxes as unfair. The poll also shows that few adults have high confidence in how their tax dollars are spent by government institutions, with older adults more likely to perceive taxes as fair. Additionally, many taxpayers feel they do not receive good value for the taxes they pay, and only a small percentage say they understand how their tax amounts are calculated.