Taxes: Rates To Rise On Wealthy

Taxes: Rates to Rise on Wealthy

Taxes on high-income earners would rise by nearly $1 trillion over the next 10 years, under the budget plan. Capital gains and dividends will be taxed at 20% rather than 15%.

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