Apply FICA tax to all levels of income including investments
Apply the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (Social Security and Medicare) taxes to investment income and to all levels of income, not merely the first $106,800 earned. Oppose the privatization of Social Security.
Enact a wealth tax of 0.5% per year on an individual's assets over $5 million.
Source: Green Party Platform adopted by 2020 presidential hopeful
, Jul 12, 2020
Universal Social Security via Basic Income Grants
Universal Social Security in the form of taxable Basic Income Grants, structured into the progressive income tax, to guarantee an adequate income sufficient to maintain a modest standard of living above the poverty line.
Raise the cap on the Social Security tax for high incomes.
Source: 2006 Congressional National Political Awareness
, Nov 1, 2006
