A new coalition was announced today to help drive tax reform, the Alliance for Competitive Taxation. The alliance, which includes many Business Roundtable companies, joins an ever-growing push for a modernized tax system that can restore the United States to robust economic growth. Here are the... Continue Reading
Reductions in the United Kingdom's tax rates are attracting business, making the case for tax reform in the United States. From The Telegraph, "Firms rush to relocate in low-tax Britain": Steve Varley, the UK chairman of Ernst & Young, revealed that the accountancy firm knew of the... Continue Reading
FedEx Chairman, President and CEO Fred Smith appeared on CNBC earlier this week, interviewed by Maria Bartiromo as the company celebrated its 40th anniversary. Congratulations! We also appreciate his kind remarks about Business Roundtable’s new white paper, “Corporate Tax Reform – The Time Is... Continue Reading
Business Roundtable has stepped up its game this week as we continue to press for comprehensive tax reform, including corporate tax reform with a lower rate and modernized, market-based territorial system. The BRT submitted a white paper to the House Ways and Means Committee, "Corporate Tax... Continue Reading
When leaders lead, momentum builds. We're seeing just that phenomenon on Capitol Hill this year as Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI), chairman of House Ways & Means, work assiduously toward major tax reform legislation. Their... Continue Reading