Higher Corporate Taxes Are Needed for Investing in Economy, Janet Yellen Says in Post-Budget Hearing

Higher Corporate Taxes Are Needed for Investing in Economy, Janet Yellen Says in Post-Budget Hearing
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen delivers remarks in Washington, on Feb. 9, 2023. Leah Millis/Reuters
Andrew Moran
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Raising the U.S. corporate tax rates is crucial for investing in the national economy and ensuring that the country is competitive in a global marketplace, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Congress one day after the White House released its budget.

President Joe Biden unveiled the fiscal year 2024 budget on Thursday, proposing a 28 percent corporate tax rate, up from the current 21 percent. The administration estimates that it would generate $1.326 trillion in revenues.
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