Actually, Bill Gates has directly called for a capital gains tax increase (http://www.cnbc.com/2016/05/02/bill-gates-calls-for-higher-capital-gains-taxes.html h

Actually, Bill Gates has directly called for a capital gains tax increase (http://www.cnbc.com/2016/05/02/bill-gates-calls-for-higher-capital-gains-taxes.html http://www.cnbc.com/2016/05/02/bill-gates-calls-for-higher-c...) -- I assume capital gains would be most of his current taxable income at this point. Capital gains taxes are of far more concern to mega-rich people and big businesses, compared to small and medium businesses (which can take advantage of some capital gains exemptions specifically designed for them). So in his case at least I don't think this is reflecting some nefarious hidden agenda.