Newsletter: A Simpler, Fairer Tax Code is Long Overdue

Statement

This week put another Tax Day in the books, a vivid reminder of an ever-present truth: The tax burden on hardworking families is far too high and take-home pay is far too low. Our tax code is so complex, unfair and outdated, it's no wonder the last time major tax reform legislation was signed into law was in 1986. It's past time for a dramatic overhaul. Reforming the tax code will boost stagnant wages, provide relief for families and small businesses, increase America's competitiveness, and bring in more revenue through economic growth and job creation. I am committed to working in a bipartisan way to get it done.

Weekly Update:

Hosted a "Growing Jobs in Michigan" town hall meeting at the Jackson Area Career Center along with a panel of local business leaders to discuss solutions for job creation

Held a coffee hour at the Public House Restaurant in Monroe to answer questions from constituents

Met with Ryan Irwin, Assistant Principal at Airport High School in Carleton, and winner of Michigan's Assistant Principal of the Year for 2015

Spoke at an Oversight and Government Reform hearing about why the President's health care law is making Tax Day more complicated and costly. Watch the video here.

Voted to repeal the death tax, a unfair 40 percent tax on savings that have already been taxed, which affects many family farms and small businesses at the time of a loved ones death

Helped pass a series of eight bipartisan bills to protect taxpayer rights, rein in IRS abuse, and increase accountability and transparency at the IRS

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