John,
One of the biggest problems with our economy is that our tax system rewards wealth instead of work.
A recent investigative report by ProPublica found that the 25 wealthiest Americans paid a paltry tax rate of just 3.4% on how much their wealth increased between 2014 and 2018. And many of these billionaires paid $0 in federal income taxes in several of those years.[1]
At the same time, 55 of the largest corporations paid $0 in taxes in 2020―thanks in part to the Trump-GOP tax scam.[2]
It’s time to end our rigged tax system and demand the rich and corporations start paying their fair share!
Sign the petition demanding Congress require the wealthy and corporations pay at least $4 trillion more in taxes, over the next decade, in the forthcoming budget being debated in the House and Senate right now.
The more they pay, the more we can invest in our future. But in order to have the political will to act, Congress needs to hear from us!
Thank you for taking action today, demanding Congress take bold action to invest in our future.
Sarah Christopherson
Legislative and Policy Director
Americans for Tax Fairness
[1] “The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealthiest Avoid Income Tax,” ProPublica, June 8, 2021
[2] “55 Corporations Paid $0 in Federal Taxes on 2020 Profits,” ITEP, April 2, 2021
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Tell Congress:
“Use the upcoming budget votes to fix our broken tax code, ensure the rich and corporations pay at least $4 trillion more in taxes over ten years, and use that income to create jobs and make bold investments in our future.”
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John,
For decades, our tax system has been intentionally rigged to benefit the rich and corporations. This month, Congress has the power to begin to change that. Congressional leaders are negotiating a budget resolution right now that could set the stage for a big investment in our future, OR they could limit how bold the package will be. They need to hear from us!
It’s up to us to demand the wealthy and corporations pay at least $4 trillion more in taxes over the next decade. When they do, we’ll begin building an economy that rewards work over wealth―and puts working people first.
Sign the petition demanding Congress require the rich and corporations pay at least $4 trillion more in taxes, over the next decade, in the budget being debated this month.
Unfortunately, key moderate members of Congress are pushing to raise just half of that $4 trillion, which would both limit the investments we’re able to make and ensure the wealthy and corporations continue to play by a different set of rules.
Fixing our tax code is essential to creating an economy that benefits all Americans.
Join Americans for Tax Fairness and demand Congress include at least $4 trillion more in taxes from the rich and corporations in the forthcoming budget.
It’s time to end our two-tiered tax system and make sure all Americans play by the same rules.
Thank you,
Frank Clemente
Executive Director
Americans for Tax Fairness
