Testimony Reflections on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
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Testimony before the Joint Economic Committee Hearing on “Unleashing America’s Economic Potential”
Mark J. Mazur
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Mark Mazur, Director of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, testified before the Joint Economic Committee during a hearing entitled “Unleashing America’s Economic Potential.” In his testimony, Mazur presented a review of the principles of desirable tax policy, clear and less clear findings about the effects of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, as well as the law’s impact on the nation’s fiscal position. He concludes with some thoughts on the path forward.
Primary topic Individual Taxes
Research Area Corporate income tax Pass-through entities Small businesses Tax administration (business) Tax compliance (business) Tax rates (business) Fundamental reform proposals Economic effects of tax policy Federal budget Federal debt Federal revenue Federal spending Revenue sources Income tax (individual)