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Published: March 23, 2012

U.S. Corporate Tax Rate: The March Toward Madness

The Bottom Line - March 23, 2012

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On April 1, 2012, the United States will have the highest corporate tax rate in the developed world – an unenviable #1 ranking.

After slashing its corporate tax rates in 1986 to become more competitive, America has fallen behind as other countries have followed suit.

The U.S. combined statutory corporate tax rate currently stands at 39.2 percent.  In contrast, the average combined statutory corporate tax rate in other OECD* countries is only 25.1 percent. 

Higher tax rates:

  • Make American companies less competitive
  • Discourage foreign investment in the United States
  • Stifle U.S. job growth

Business Roundtable’s Taking Action for America is a plan to increase economic growth and job creation.

The time for comprehensive tax reform is now.

*Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

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BRT companies give nearly $9 billion a year in combined charitable contributions.

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