David Trone on Corporations

Repeal the GOP tax cut given to big corporations

A: I would repeal the recent tax cuts for big corporations, which left us with $1.9 trillion in debt. Before the tax cuts, the effective rate for the biggest corporations was about 24%, comparable to the average 23% in other developed nations. I also support the Buffett Rule that people making over $1M a year should pay no less than 30% in taxes.

PVS:Lower corporate taxes don't promote economic growth.

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