April 15th: 80% of Americans Want Congress to Fix Broken Tax Code Now

Statement

U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady, a senior member of the tax-writing House Ways & Means Committee, released the following statement ahead of April 15, the deadline for filing federal income taxes:

"The U.S. tax code is too costly, complex and unfair -- but mostly unfair. Especially to hardworking taxpayers, local businesses and America's economy."

A national survey by Texas-based polling firm Baselice & Associates shows 80% of voters support Congress "acting now to fix the tax code by making it fairer, flatter and simpler'. Eighty six percent of Republicans support reform, followed by 79% of Democrats and 76% of independent voters.

"Americans agree: We need a simpler, fairer tax code that's built for growth and makes our economy healthier. It should close loopholes and limit deductions to lower tax rates for everybody. Small businesses shouldn't pay higher tax rates than big businesses, and real reform should stop encouraging companies to shift jobs overseas."

"I believe a 21st century tax code shouldn't raise taxes to bail out Washington's spending problem. It should limit spending, rein in the IRS and strengthen America's economy to begin paying down our national debt."

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