Certainly Quote by Grover Norquist
“Tax reductions are usually simpler and less distortive. I'm certainly willing to look at getting rid of tax deductions/credits, and go to dramatically reduced rates.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Tax Policy Forum, 2018
Simpler, lower tax rates cause less economic distortion than many deductions and credits.
In simple terms: Lower rates are simpler and less harmful.
Prefer flat rates over complex deductions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- legislative reform
- business investment
- personal finance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How would reducing deductions affect government revenue?
- What alternatives balance simplicity and fairness?
Political feasibility may be low due to entrenched interests.