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I'd like to give zero out capital gains tax and zero out the dividends tax, zero out alternative minimum tax, and zero out the death tax.

— Michele Bachmann

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

There are many people who think we should have zero tax on capital gains, interest and dividends for everybody, as - the very, very wealthy. But recognize that means that Bill Gates and Warren Buffett would pay no income tax at all. And some people say, 'Well, that's a good thing for growth of the economy.'

— Mitt Romney

I will promote savings and investment by maintaining the 15% rate on capital gains and dividends. I will eliminate the tax entirely for those with annual income below $200,000.

— Mitt Romney

What I do is allow middle-income families to finally be able to save their money tax-free. No tax on interest dividends or capital gains for middle-income Americans.

— Mitt Romney

What I want to do is make certain that no one's taxes go up. Let's look at cleaning up the tax code.

— Marsha Blackburn

Most people sell stock to pay taxes, but I didn't want to sell any stock.

— Christie Hefner

I just filled out my income tax forms. Who says you can't get killed by a blank?

— Milton Berle

I think you need to have a tax system that basically is flat, fair and simple. And - that you can put on a post card. I mean, even Timothy Geithner could do this one and get it on time.

— Rick Perry

Why not just eliminate the federal income tax?

— Gore Vidal

✗Opposing Perspectives

There is an old adage that the quickest way to drop your tax take is to increase taxes. If capital gains tax is going to be 50 percent, my contingent capital gains tax is going to be 250 million pounds.

— Peter Hargreaves

There is no such thing as a good tax.

— Unknown