Business Quote by Grover Norquist
“Obama wants to take the individual small business tax to 44 percent, and the corporate rate - he says - down to 28 percent or whatever. But that really damages the small businesses. And it doesn't make us competitive. You got to take them both down to 20, because state and local corporate taxes are 5 percent.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Policy Forum, 2012
Proposes lowering both individual and corporate tax rates to a uniform level to avoid competitive disadvantages for small businesses.
In simple terms: Lower taxes for all to keep businesses competitive.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for a flat, low tax rate.
Themes
tax policy
economic competitiveness
small business
fiscal fairness
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
policy
economic
argumentative
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- business strategy
- legislative advocacy
Key Concepts
progressive tax
corporate tax
state tax
tax equity
Questions to Reflect On
- How would a flat tax affect income inequality?
- Can lower rates truly boost competitiveness?
A Different Perspective
Uniform low rates may reduce government revenue for public services.
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