What specifically will you do to cut the nation's national debt?
With a national debt nearing $20 trillion, what specific programs could be cut or reduced that generate significant reductions in the deficit?
How does raising the minimum wage create more job? Wouldn't it decrease jobs?
Hillary wants to raise the minimum wage to $12. Small biz which employ 54% of US work force will struggle with this new pay increase.
Please state the exact amount you've paid in taxes for each of the last 5 years.
Please state the exact amount you've personally paid in stated and federal taxes for each of the last 5 years. If you are being audited, please state the amount that you had paid as of now.
Would you support a constitutional amendment creating a "fiscal rule?"
Many economists have advocated the concept of a "fiscal rule," in which budget surpluses and deficits are legally tied to economic conditions. This type of policy has worked very well in Chile.
How will you reduce the tax burdon on the middle class who struggle to make it.
As a middle class American trying to save for a family or small business, 4 months in a year is spent working for others through taxes. Will you help reduce this burden so I can prepare for my future.
Big companies often demand tax credits and pay little tax. How would you fix it?
GAO reports that 20% of large US corporations paid zero taxes by exploiting tax loopholes and tax credits. This is corporate welfare. What specific loophole that you would eliminate?
What would be the focus of your first 100 days in office?
What would you consider to be the most important issue you will need to address in your first 100 days? What are your top 3 proposals that must pass Congress first?
How do you define "paying your fair share" of taxes?
Many politicians talk about everyone paying their fair share of taxes, but yet they never Define what a fair share is. Making a statement such as this without context is unfair to the American public.
What is the most important thing that your tax returns say about you?
What each candidate chooses to say in answer to this question will shed light on his/her values as a candidate.
How will you keep jobs in the U.S without sacrificing corporate tax revenue?
Large corporations are better at avoiding taxes than individuals. Closing corporate tax loopholes may be a better source of tax revenue than increasing taxes on any personal income level.
How will you get your donors to pay more taxes?
Wealthy and corporations find tax loopholes, keep money overseas. And they're funding 1 candidate's campaign. Wouldn't it be smarter to lower taxes for all so companies keep jobs here & invest here?
How high does the deficit need to get before something is done to lower it?
The deficit is close to $20 trillion, the highest it has ever been. I want my grand children to be able to have it better than I have, but it looks doubtful.
As president, would you sign legislation to raise the debt ceiling? Would you e
The debt ceiling will be breached at some point during the next four years unless it is raised. If it is not raised, the US will default on debt obligations.
Given the state of the middle class income, why raise the payroll tax?
The middle class and lower class are struggling to survive and save. Why would raising the payroll tax help citizens achieve the American Dream?
Mr. Trump, why do you continue to refuse to release your tax records?
Decades of presidential candidates have released their tax records. What are you hiding? What are your connections with Russia?
I want to know what you will do to save Social Security?
My Husband is retired and I am turning 65 in January 2017. I am worried about losing Social Security and Medicare. I can't afford health Insurance without medicare.
Will you repeal FATCA and related oppressive legislation?
FATCA and related legislation has severely hindered the ability of millions of Americans to live, work and function overseas. How will you fix this?
Where do you stand on a national carbon tax and revenue neutral dividend?
California has just endorsed a national carbon tax and dividend plan (AJR43) that could turn us towards a no carbon economy faster than any other regulatory or incentive system. See British Columbia.
Would you index to inflation tax-exempt SS benefits?
The current amount exempt is $25000; this hasn't been raised since 1983. It should be up to $57000 now if it had kept up with inflation
What would you do to overhaul the federal procurement program to make it more cost effective and realistic. Get good value for dollars spent and not overspend due to archaic specifications.
Social Security & Medicare are underfunded by $70 trillion.How will you fix this
According to table IVB6 of its 2013 Trustees Report, the Social Security system is 32 percent underfunded.
Will you advocate raising the income cap for Social Security contributions?
Given the constant wailing about the Social Security budget deficit, why isn't it reasonable to raise the income cap for contributions?