the middle class has been brainwashed by the capitalist class for decades (centuries) to think it pays too much in taxes, as that makes it easier for the capitalists to cut their own taxes when they gain power. however, the reality is that the answer is no and it's not even close.
in modern capitalist societies, the middle class is by far the largest recipient of welfare, a larger recipient of welfare than the working class is, and that is not sustainable. that will lead to collapse.
the middle class needs to stop getting welfare checks from the capitalists (and from the workers) and start being forced to pay for itself.