I think it much more wise for government to encourage you to spend that extra hour reading a book to your daughter, or playing catch in the yard with your son, than forcing you to spend it paying off your taxes. Americans deserve significant tax relief. While we're not sure what type of tax relief we will pass, some of the ideas presented include a 10 percent across the board tax cut, elimination of the marriage penalty, capital gains tax cuts, and elimination of the death tax. April always reminds us of just how much it takes to feed the tax monster. It's a period of frustration, anger, and helplessness.
Taxes are still too high, limiting our personal freedom.
The need for tax relief should be clear, especially with a surplus on the horizon. Tax relief is a major component of the budget outline the House passed earlier this month. I plan to work with my colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee in finalizing any tax reform legislation. Until the House passes tax relief, though, the frustration will continue.