Scott Perry on Tax Reform

Lower taxes; simplify tax code; broaden the base

• Eliminate Wasteful Government Spending: I led the fight in the General Assembly to reduce a $4 billion budget gap and pass a state budget with no new taxes. This was the first time in modern history that we were able to cut overall state spending.
• Reform of the Federal Tax Code: We must lower taxes, simplify the Tax Code and broaden the base in order to make it more equitable and fair.

Opposes an income tax increase.

Project Vote Smart infers candidate issue stances on key topics by summarizing public speeches and public statements. Congressional candidates are given the opportunity to respond in detail; about 11% did so in the 2012 races.

Project Vote Smart summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: 'Budget: In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?'

CC:Make federal income tax cuts permanent.

The Christian Coalition Voter Guide inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Make federal income tax cuts permanent' Christian Coalition's self-description: "Christian Voter Guide is a clearing-house for traditional, pro-family voter guides. We do not create voter guides, nor do we interview or endorse candidates."

CC:Elimination the Death Tax.

The Christian Coalition Voter Guide inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Permanent Elimination of the "Death Tax"' Christian Coalition's self-description: "Christian Voter Guide is a clearing-house for traditional, pro-family voter guides. We do not create voter guides, nor do we interview or endorse candidates."