House Democrats’ Tax Plan Includes 26.5% Top Corporate Rate

House Democrats’ Tax Plan Includes 26.5% Top Corporate Rate

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The video discusses proposed changes to corporate and capital gains tax rates, which are lower than initially requested by President Biden. Additional proposals include a 3% surcharge on high earners, expected to generate $127 billion. The overall budget goal is $3.5 trillion, with dynamic scoring potentially covering the cost through economic growth. Political challenges arise as some senators, like Joe Manchin and Mark Warner, express concerns over the budget and demand more funding for affordable housing.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed new corporate tax rate mentioned in the video?

21%

26.5%

30%

28%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional tax measure was introduced for high earners?

A 2% surcharge on incomes over $10 million

A 3% surcharge on incomes over $5 million

A 4% surcharge on incomes over $2 million

A 5% surcharge on incomes over $1 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total price tag of the proposed tax changes before considering dynamic scoring?

$2.5 trillion

$3.5 trillion

$2.9 trillion

$3.0 trillion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is dynamic scoring in the context of the proposed tax bill?

A method to reduce taxes for corporations

A way to calculate the bill's impact on economic growth

A strategy to increase government spending

A technique to lower the national debt

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which senator expressed concerns about the lack of funding for affordable housing?

Senator Bernie Sanders

Senator Mark Warner

Senator Joe Manchin

Senator Elizabeth Warren