Don’t fall for the spin: Tax relief is for everyone, not just the rich

Fanning the flames of class warfare may be an easy way to rally opposition to tax cuts, but it’s a dishonest argument.

About the 2017 tax cuts, Nancy Pelosi said that everyday Americans just get “the crumbs.”

Sound familiar? That talking point resurfaces every time Congress tries to lower taxes.

They did that in 1981 with President Reagan. They did that in 2003 with President Bush. They did that in 2017 with President Trump.

This transparent class warfare appeal is one of the oldest tricks in the book used by big-government advocates when the interests of the gigantic federal bureaucracy are at risk.

This time is no different.

As Congress moves toward renewing the 2017 Trump tax cuts (which could save you a lot of money), opponents are claiming it’s just a handout to the rich.

Don’t fall for it. The people who think you’re not paying enough taxes are wrong.

Millions of Americans are using Pelosi’s “crumbs” to pay for necessities like housing, gas, and groceries.

THE TRUTH: THE 2017 TAX CUTS BENEFITED THE MIDDLE CLASS

The 2017 tax cuts reduced taxes across all income levels. Thanks to the cuts, millions of hardworking middle-class Americans keep more of their money.

If the Trump tax cuts expire, 6 in 10 Americans will pay hundreds or thousands more in taxes.

• For example, if you’re a single filer with three kids making $55,000 a year, your taxes will go up by $1,889 a year.

That’s more money for Washington bureaucrats. But less for you to pay for housing, food, and health care.

The tax cuts didn’t just lower taxes. They also simplified the filing process by doubling the standard deduction and increasing it every year to account for inflation, saving millions of Americans precious time and stress during tax season.

Contrary to what opponents say, the 2017 tax cuts are a boon for all Americans — not a gift for a fortunate few.

If anything, ending the 2017 cuts will mean more of your hard-earned dollars will go to Washington!

THE RESULTS ARE IN: THE TRUMP TAX CUTS FUELED GROWTH

Letting taxpayers and businesses keep more money isn’t only good for their bottom line. It’s good for all Americans.

Why?

Because when people and businesses (instead of the government) have more money, the economy thrives.

Here’s how it works:

• When a business pays less taxes, it has more capital to invest, expand, and innovate — creating more jobs.
• When people keep more of their income, they can spend and invest more of their money in the economy.
• As a result, the growing economy makes all boats rise.

This isn’t just a theory — this has already happened.

Soon after the tax cuts were signed into law in 2017, the American economy experienced one of its most prosperous eras in history:

If Congress really wants an economy that works for the average American worker, they need to extend the tax cuts that built the most prosperous economy in decades.

AMERICANS WANT TO KEEP THEIR MONEY — NOT HAND IT TO WASHINGTON

The good news is Americans aren’t falling for these talking points.

Polling shows a clear majority of Americans support extending the 2017 tax cuts. They understand that raising taxes on businesses and individuals would hurt the economy.

At the end of the day, Americans trust themselves — not politicians — with their money.

But disagreeing with a tax hike isn’t enough. We need to act. Now.

That’s why AFP is mobilizing Americans across the country to stand up for economic freedom and hold Washington accountable.

We’re leveraging the nation’s largest and most effective grassroots army to make sure power and money stays where it belongs: with the people.

Join the fight to extend the 2017 tax cuts. Sign the petition here and be part of the movement to protect your prosperity.