Two-thirds of Gen Z support higher taxes on wealthy Americans, poll shows

A CBS/YouGov poll released Sunday reveals that 69 percent of Americans under 30 support candidates who advocate raising taxes on the nation’s wealthiest individuals, making Generation Z the most enthusiastic demographic for higher taxes on the affluent. The survey, which sampled a cross‑section of voters, shows that more than two‑thirds of Gen Z respondents believe wealthy Americans should contribute more to the federal budget, a proportion that surpasses the support levels recorded among millennials, Generation X and baby‑boomers.

While the poll indicates a clear generational divide, majorities in the older age groups also favor increased taxation of high‑income earners, suggesting broad, though varying, public backing for tax reforms targeting wealth concentration. The findings arrive as policymakers and candidates grapple with fiscal strategies ahead of upcoming elections, highlighting the growing importance of tax policy in shaping voter preferences across the political spectrum.