What You Need to Know About the New Tax Plan

Published on November 3, 2017

Congress has finally unveiled its tax plan. Here are the main points:

1. Simplifies individual income tax brackets from seven to four. 2. Tax rates for most Americans will be lowered to 12%, 25%, and 35%. 3. Doubles the standard deduction to $12,000 for individuals and $24,000 for married couples. 4. Reduces the corporate tax rate from 35% to 20%.

The President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, Jay Timmons, praised the “bold proposal” as a “grand slam for hardworking manufacturers and the U.S. economy” — to keep the momentum moving forward on tax reform. There are still details to review, but Timmons said, “The proposal is a guaranteed path to surge investment, jobs and economic growth that will lead to better lives for every American.”

Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg calls tax reform a “big enabler” for American manufacturing and says it will generate “millions of jobs.”

"[Tax reform] will unleash the economic horsepower of this country." - Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg

American workers are battling foreign competitors across the world who almost all enjoy lower tax rates than we do. It’s time to take the handcuffs off so America can reclaim its position as the world leader. A new tax system that promotes innovation and job creation is key.

There’s much more to come on this issue. Watch U.S. Fly will closely follow the tax reform debate and keep you informed.

Read more about Congress’ tax reform proposal.

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