The Tax Foundation

Election 2008

Presidential Candidate Tax Plan Comparison

With the upcoming 2008 presidential election, tax policy will soon be 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, such as the alternative minimum tax (AMT) and corporate tax rates. While some candidates have been more forthcoming and specific than others about their stance on various tax issues, they will all need to divulge and elaborate on their positions as the race progresses.

The chart below outlines the candidates' positions on the most important tax questions of this election. As the race narrows and the remaining candidates refine and expound their positions, this page will be augmented.

Click here for a PDF chart comparing the tax plans of Clinton, McCain, and Obama.

To view or compare other candidates' or previous candidates' positions, check one or more boxes below and click "Compare".

John McCain



Ron Paul



Mike Huckabee



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Rudy Giuliani



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Mitt Romney



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Fred Thompson



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Hillary Clinton



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Barack Obama



John Edwards



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Bill Richardson



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Joe Biden



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Chris Dodd



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