On Tax Day, Rep. Castro Calls on Congress to Restore Tax Fairness for Middle Class

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On Tax Day, Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20) introduced the Cut Taxes for the Middle Class Act (H.R. 4469) to restore tax fairness for America's middle class families. This bill extends 8 tax cuts that expired at the end of 2013 and are meant to lift Americans in a time of economic recovery. The beneficiaries of these tax cuts range from Texans and those in states with no income tax to students aspiring to get a higher education to businesses that hire low-income folks and veterans. Congress must act before the end of 2014 in order for these tax cuts to apply during the next tax season.

"Tax Day should serve as a reminder for Congress to work together on tax reforms that bolster hard-working Americans and spur economic growth. We must reform the tax code to support the creation and retention of good-paying American jobs. I'm pleased to introduce legislation that ensures our tax system protects hard-working Americans. I'm hopeful that Congress will extend these common-sense tax cuts this year to put money back in the pocket of middle class Texans and continue to strengthen our nation's economy."

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