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Forget paying your ‘fair share’ of taxes. Here are 5 ways politicians want even more

More capital gains taxes, estate taxes and wealth taxes are all possible as politicians eye added revenue

By Ted Jenkin Fox News

Published September 15, 2026 5:00am EDT

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A few months ago, I wrote about one of my favorite phrases used by Democratic politicians in Washington, D.C.: "Pay your fair share." Politicians love saying wealthy Americans aren't paying enough. The problem is the numbers tell a different story.

The top 1% of taxpayers already pay roughly 40% of federal individual income taxes. The top 10% pay the overwhelming majority of taxes. So, here's my question.

If that isn't enough, what exactly is enough?

BILLIONAIRE BEZOS SUGGESTS NO TAXES FOR HALF THE NATION. IS THAT CRAZY OR OVERDUE?

Because the debate isn't stopping at ordinary income taxes. Soon it will be capital gains taxes, Social Security taxes and then estate taxes. Here are five more ways successful Americans could increasingly find themselves paying even more.

No matter how much we pay in taxes, some politicians are looking to tax........

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