The Tax Foundation

Election 2008

Presidential Candidate Tax Plan Comparison

With the upcoming 2008 presidential election, tax policy is on voters' minds more than ever. Taxes are one of the central issues in any national election, and it is important for the public to understand candidates' general views toward tax policy as well as their positions on specific issues.

The chart below outlines the candidates' positions on the most important tax questions of this election. Simply choose the candidates whose plans you’d like to see and click 'compare.' Or click here to view or print a PDF comparing the tax plans of all the candidates.

John McCain



Republican Party

Barack Obama



Democratic Party

Bob Barr



Libertarian Party

Chuck Baldwin



Constitution Party

Cynthia McKinney



Green Party

Ralph Nader



Independent