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Tax & Fiscal Policy

Tax and fiscal policy have a profound impact on U.S. business investment, economic growth and job creation. Business Roundtable supports competitive, pro-growth tax and fiscal policies to promote economic expansion, level the playing field for U.S. companies competing in global markets and stabilize the federal debt relative to the size of the U.S. economy.

Recent Activities in Tax & Fiscal Policy

July 16, 2012
Letter
Letter to Congress on The End of the Year Fiscal Cliff

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the Joint Committee on Taxation estimate that the components of the “fiscal cliff” include approximately $5.7 trillion in tax increases beginning January 2013.

June 11, 2012
News Release
Business Roundtable Commends Senator Baucus for Vision on Corporate Tax Reform

“We welcome Chairman Baucus’ consideration of reforms to our tax system that would help make American businesses more competitive, improving prospects for companies and workers alike,” Engler said.

April 26, 2012
News Release
BRT Calls for Immediate Renewal of Expired Tax “Extenders”

Washington – In testimony today, John Engler, President of Business Roundtable (BRT) urged Congress to immediately renew a series of important business tax provisions that expired at the end of 2011.  The written testimony was submitted to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways & Means, Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures.

In his testimony, Engler stated:

April 26, 2012
Testimony
BRT Statement for the Record, House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, Hearing on Expiring Tax Provisions

Business Roundtable further urges that Congress move forward as soon as possible on a process to enact corporate tax reform providing a modernized, competitive and permanent tax system that eliminates confusion and uncertainty for America's job creators. Tax reform is absolutely essential to economic growth and job creation to be competitive in world markets today.

April 16, 2012
News Release
Business Roundtable President Takes CEO Jobs and Growth Plan to Michigan

Engler emphasized two top priorities that are critical to getting America’s economy back on track: competitive taxation and smarter regulation – priorities that rank among the top two policy recommendations of BRT CEOs.

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