Taxes directly affect Americans by compelling them to surrender part of their income to the government, and indirectly since the taxing power can positively or negatively affect economic growth.
In the U.S., our tax regimes are in serious need for reform, both at the state and federal level. Our tax code fails to sufficiently incentivize investment, the primary driver of economic growth. And it hobbles U.S. companies as they compete internationally.
IPI believes that the purpose of taxes is to raise the revenue necessary to fund the legitimate functions of government while imposing the least possible impact upon the functioning of the economy. We therefore believe that taxes should be simple, transparent, neutral, territorial and competitive.
Because of its tremendous potential to stimulate real long-term economic growth, tax reform should be a top priority of policymakers.
Voters Must Ensure Government Answers This Emergency Call
When government charges a dedicated fee (or tax), the money should go for that purpose—especially when people's lives may depend on it—and not be siphoned off for unrelated purposes.
Tax Cuts Are Empowering the American Worker
Republicans’ Tax Cuts and Jobs Act stands as the most sweeping and comprehensive tax reform in the past 30 years. Tom Giovanetti, president of the Institute for Policy Innovation, a public policy research organization, writes, “President Trump has already done more to grow the U.S. economy than the last four presidents and 28 years combined.”
On Tax Reform, the Hits Just Keep on Coming
Now that the Trump administration’s historic tax reform is actual law, there is every reason to expect continued good economic news and higher rates of economic growth.
Tax Competition Explodes and the Left Hates It
Tax competition is good for economies, just like other forms of competition; and the new tax reform law has made U.S. corporate tax rates competitive again.
The Republican Tax Reform Is Achieving Democratic Goals
Why are Democrats so critical of the Republican tax reform? It is rapidly achieving many of the Democrats’ economic goals.
Trump's Tax Reform Miracle
President Trump has already done more to grow the U.S. economy than the last four presidents and 28 years combined.
Trump's Tax Reform Is A Miracle That Should Make Everyone Giddy
"I don't know what lies ahead for the Trump administration, but President Trump has already done more to grow the U.S. economy than the last four presidents and 28 years combined. In itself that is a significant policy legacy."
How Trump's Second Year Can Top His First
President Trump made a lot of progress in 2017—a lot more than many expected. Now the question is whether his second year can top his first.
IPI Commends Congress For Passing Pro-Growth Tax Reform
IPI enthusiastically commends Congress for finally passing a pro-growth tax reform that represents a much needed reduction in taxes on investment capital and will make the U.S. economy much more globally competitive.
How Average Americans Benefit From the GOP Tax Reform
Here’s one way millions of Americans will benefit from the Republican tax reform, even if they don’t benefit directly from lower tax rates: the booming stock market.
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