President Biden calls for an increase in taxes on the rich during a visit to Scranton, Pennsylvania. He aims to make the tax code fairer, proposing a 25% minimum tax rate for billionaires. The upcoming 2024 presidential election will determine the fate of Trump's tax cuts. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) led to wage increases and job growth, benefiting small businesses.
Key Points
Biden proposes a 25% minimum tax rate for billionaires
2024 election will determine fate of Trump's tax cuts
TCJA led to wage increases, job growth, and benefits for small businesses
Pros
Biden's push for a fairer tax code to benefit regular American citizens
Potential job growth and wage increases as seen under the TCJA
Small businesses benefited from tax cuts, enabling wage increases for employees
Cons
Potential tax increases on middle-class Americans under a Biden victory