1. Dylan Payne, Adrian Apolinar, Argenis Ramos, Jonathan Morales
TAXES
Dylan Payne, Adrian Apolinar, Argenis Ramos, Jonathan Morales

2. About Taxes Basis of many government agencies and projects
States individually tax
(i.e. Sales tax)
Suppose to balance
economy

3. Types of Taxes Sales Income Business Payroll Property Excise
Toll (Roads, Bridges, etc.)

4. Our Survey Taxation of the Rich Taxation and Agencies Tax Increases
Systems (Tax Credit)

5. Subgroup A All Male (10) All Ages (17+) Varied Economic Statuses
College and High School

6. Subgroup B All Female (5) 18 and Under Varied Economic Statuses
High School and College

7. Subgroup C All Female (5) All over 18 Varied Economic Statuses
All College

8. Question One
How familiar are you with recent bills involving Taxing and Tax spending?
Prediction
Somewhat Familiar for all subgroups

9. Results: Question One Prediction: Correct
Somewhat familiar generally picked
Very Familiar 2
18%
Somewhat Familiar 6
55%
Not Familiar 3
27%

10. Question Two
Do you believe that the federal government can balance it's budget without increasing taxes, or would you say that some taxes must be increased to balance the budget?
Prediction
Some Taxes Must be Increased for all subgroups

11. Results: Question Two Predictions: Somewhat Correct
Some taxes most popular, but big % Without Taxes
Can be done without tax increases 5
45%
Some Taxes must be increased 6
55%
Unsure 0%

12. Question Three
Would you agree with a bill that involves a higher taxation on individuals who make over a certain income level a year?
Prediction
Subgroup A: Agree
Subgroup B: Agree
Subgroup C: Somewhat Agree 

13. Results: Question Three
Prediction: Incorrect
Most Strongly Agreed or Disagreed
Strongly Agree 3
27%
Agree 1 9%
Somewhat Agree
Disagree 6
55%

14. Question Four
Would you agree with a bill involving the spending of individual taxes on government associations and agencies?
Prediction
Subgroup A: Strongly Agree
Subgroup B: Somewhat Agree
Subgroup C: Somewhat Agree

15. Results: Question Four
Predictions: Mostly Correct
Most picked Agree/ Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree 0%
Agree 5
45%
Somewhat Agree
Disagree 1 9%

16. Question Five
Would you agree that the consequences for an individual who cannot afford to pay their taxes should be more severe?
Prediction
Subgroup A: Strongly Agree
Subgroup B: Somewhat Agree
Subgroup C: Strongly Agree

17. Results: Question 5 Predictions: Incorrect
Most picked Agree/ Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree 1 9%
Agree 5
45%
Somewhat Agree 4
36%
Disagree

18. Question Six
Are you familiar with the tax credit system. If so, do you agree that this is a useful tool?
Prediction
Subgroup A: It is Somewhat Useful
Subgroup B: It is Not Useful
Subgroup C: It is Somewhat Useful

19. Results: Question Six Predictions: Mostly Correct
Majority picked Somewhat Useful
It is very useful 2
18%
It is Somewhat useful 5
45%
It is not useful 1 9%
I am not familiar with this system 3
27%

20. Question Seven
Would you say that the federal government could balance the budget without cutting government services, or that cutting government services must be done in order to balance the budget?
Prediction
Some cuts must be made for all subgroups

21. Results: Question Seven
Predictions: Correct
Majority picked Some Cuts
Can be done without cuts 2
18%
Some cuts must be made 9
82%
Unsure 0%

22. Question Eight
Would you agree that big corporations should be given tax cuts to increase business and keep the businesses going?
Prediction
Subgroup A: Disagree
Subgroup B: Somewhat Agree
Subgroup C: Disagree

23. Results: Question Eight
Predictions: Mostly Correct
Most picked Disagree and Somewhat
Strongly Agree 2
18%
Somewhat Agree 3
27%
Disagree 6
55%
Unsure 0%

24. What We Learned! Majority Believe Balance budget from tax raises
Over 18 (Age) Takers stronger opinion
Gender Gap somewhat existed
Social Class somewhat differentiated
College Vs. High school different opinion