With the upcoming 2012 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.'
Note: Selecting more than six candidates is not recommended.
Also, take a look at our Presidential Tax Plan Report Card.
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