Back Quote by Frederick W. Smith
“The tax rate of 35 percent is impossible to provide an incentive to the large corporations, that have $1.7 trillion offshore, to put their money back in the United States.”
About This Quote
High corporate tax rates may fail to incentivize repatriation of offshore profits, limiting domestic investment.
In simple terms: High taxes may not bring back offshore money.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate tax policy effectiveness.
Themes
economics
tax policy
investment
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- business strategy
- policy reform
Key Concepts
public finance
corporate behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternative incentives could work?
- How do offshore profits affect domestic jobs?
A Different Perspective
Lower rates might reduce revenue for public services.
