Staff Reports
President Biden has put forward a plan to increase corporate income taxes which would reach nearly $5 trillion. This proposal includes raising the corporate income tax rate to 28% from the current 21%, as well as adjusting the corporate alternative minimum tax rate and limiting business deductions for employee compensation above $1 million. These changes could have negative impacts on the U.S. economy, potentially reducing GDP, the capital stock, wages, and full-time jobs.
By implementing these tax increases, Biden’s plan would make the U.S. corporate tax rate higher than that of countries like China, France, and the U.K., putting American businesses at a competitive disadvantage. Furthermore, experts argue that the burden of corporate tax increases often falls on households in the form of higher prices and slower wage growth.
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Additionally, Biden’s proposed tax plan would involve significant increases in various taxes, including a 44.6% ‘national wealth tax’ that would affect wealthy Americans’ income, capital gains, and dividends. Critics of this plan suggest that such high tax rates could discourage investment and economic growth, potentially leading to lower tax revenues in the long run.
The historical precedent suggests that reducing tax rates can incentivize work, production, and investment, ultimately benefiting the economy as a whole.
It's important to be aware the potential negative effects of Biden’s tax proposals and emphasizes the importance of considering the impact of tax policies on economic behavior and government revenues. It also suggests that a return to Reagan-era tax policies could be beneficial for stimulating economic growth and creating wealth.
