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Corporate Tax Rate
Table of Contents
  • Introduction
  • Origins of the U.S. Federal Corporate Income Tax
  • 1909–1978
  • Vietnam War
  • 1980s-90s
  • International Rates
  • Effective Corporate Income Tax Rates
  • Current Rates
  • Global Minimum Rate Debate
  • Public Opinion
  • Pros
    • Pro 1: Raising the corporate income tax rate would make taxes fairer.
    • Pro 2: Raising the corporate income tax rate would force companies to invest in the United States, rather than overseas.
    • Pro 3: Raising the corporate income tax rate would allow the federal government to pay for much-needed social and infrastructure programs.
  • Pro Quotes
  • Cons
    • Con 1: Raising the corporate income tax rate would lower wages and increase costs for everyday people.
    • Con 2: Raising the corporate income tax rate would force companies to take headquarters and earnings overseas.
    • Con 3: Raising the corporate income tax rate would weaken the economy.
  • Con Quotes
  • Federal Corporate Income Tax Rates
  • State Corporate Income Tax Rates
  • International Corporate Income Tax Rates
  • 1-minute Survey
  • Discussion Questions
  • Take Action
  • Sources
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