Economic inequality impacts social cohesion and societal well-being, and shapes how individuals perceive and respond to their environment. Previous research showed that inequality impacts not only the disadvantaged but society as a whole, fostering distrust in public institutions, reducing political participation, and weakening democratic systems. Political decisions can drive action to reduce inequality and regulate the system. Studying how perceptions of inequality and legitimacy influence attitudes toward the political and economic system, including policies such as progressive taxation and redistribution, is crucial to understand and address economic problems such as inequality. People's attitudes toward these policies are influenced by how they perceive the distribution of wealth, particularly the wealth of elites. The project aims to examine the relationship between perceived inequality and its negative impact on socio-political attitudes, with a particular focus on political trust and participation. Secondly, we will analyze how perceptions of elites and their wealth affect support for redistributive and fiscal measures. In addition, we will explore the role of wealth attributions in challenging elite privilege as a tool for reducing meritocracy and justifying economic inequality. The findings could be used for awareness-raising campaigns to promote support for policies that reduce inequality and ensure progressive tax compliance.