El representante John Delaney dice que el sistema tributario internacional está fracturado

The video discusses bipartisan support for tax reform, focusing on the broken international tax system that incentivizes US corporations to keep cash overseas. The proposal suggests pairing tax reform with infrastructure investment to stimulate the US economy. The plan includes repatriating over $2 trillion held overseas, which could act as a stimulus without additional cost. The proposed tax rate changes aim to make US tax rates more competitive and eliminate deferral options for overseas earnings.

What is one of the main issues with the current international tax system for US corporations?

• It encourages companies to invest more in the US.

• It creates incentives to keep cash overseas.

• It simplifies tax filing for corporations.

• It increases domestic job opportunities.

What is the proposed benefit of pairing tax reform with infrastructure investment?

• It will reduce the national debt.

• It will increase the number of overseas jobs.

• It will stimulate the US economy.

• It will decrease the need for foreign investments.

Why is it considered better for repatriated money to be used in the US?

• It can be easily converted to foreign currency.

• It is more stimulative for the US economy.

• It reduces the need for government intervention.

• It can be taxed at a higher rate.

What is the proposed tax rate for existing overseas earnings?

• Exactly 15%

• Around 20%

• Single digits, around 8.75%

• Above 30%

What change is suggested for the tax rate on future international earnings?

• It should be increased to 25%.

• It should remain the same.

• It should be closer to 15%.

• It should be eliminated entirely.