John,

For decades, our tax system has been intentionally rigged to benefit the rich and corporations.

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]

Americans for Tax Fairness found that the wealth of the country’s billionaires rose by more than 50% during the pandemic.[2] At the same time, 55 of the US’s largest corporations paid $0 in federal income taxes last year―thanks in part to the Trump-GOP tax scam.[3]

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.

Write to your U.S. Senators today to ensure we have the 50 votes necessary to pass President Biden’s Build Back Better plans―including raising $4 trillion more in taxes from the rich and corporations over ten years.

We have a once-in-a-generation chance to make bold investments in our future. But some moderate Democrats are trying to cut in half the tax increases on the rich and corporations proposed by President Biden.

Fixing our tax code is essential to creating an economy that works for all of us. Take action today.

Thank you,

Sarah Christopherson
Legislative and Policy Director
Americans for Tax Fairness Action Fund

[1] “The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealthiest Avoid Income Tax,” ProPublica, June 8, 2021

[2] “Billionaire Pandemic Wealth Gains of 55%, or $1.6 Trillion, Come Amid Three Decades of Rapid Wealth Growth,” Americans for Tax Fairness, April 14, 2021

[3] “55 Corporations Paid $0 in Federal Taxes on 2020 Profits,” ITEP, April 2, 2021

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John,

We’ve started driving calls to U.S. Senators to ensure we have the 50 votes necessary to pass President Biden’s and the American people’s budget priorities.

We’re fighting to ensure that the budget resolution being negotiated right now will make the rich and corporations start paying their fair share in taxes―at least $4 trillion more over ten years.

To make sure our Senators are listening, can you take a moment to send a letter to yours today? We’ve drafted the letter for you, so it’ll only take a moment to send.

Because we have zero margin for error in the Senate, we’re making calls and sending letters to Senate offices this week and next to build a groundswell of support. We need to ensure we have the 50 votes needed! Democrats are planning to use a special procedure called reconciliation that lets them pass a budget resolution with majority, rather than supermajority―support.  

While some moderate Democrats want to cut the needed investments in half, we know we can afford them when the rich and corporations pay their fair share. This includes raising the corporate tax rate to 28%; treating wealth like work so the super-rich don’t pay a lower tax rate on their investments than workers pay on their wages; closing loopholes to stop corporations from outsourcing jobs and shifting profits to offshore tax havens; and cracking down on tax cheats through increased IRS enforcement.

Can you send a letter to your U.S. Senators today? The next two weeks are critical to reminding Senators where the American people stand.

New Americans for Tax Fairness polling shows that nearly 7 in 10 voters support raising taxes on the rich and corporations―and that it’s a top tier issue just as important as creating jobs![1]

Thank you for taking action today to demand the wealthy and corporations pay at least $4 trillion more in taxes over the next decade.

Frank Clemente
Executive Director
Americans for Tax Fairness Action Fund

[1] “New Poll Shows Overwhelming support for Biden's plans to raise taxes on wealthy and corporations,” Americans for Tax Fairness, June 10, 2021