Winners and Losers From GOP Tax Proposals

Winners and Losers From GOP Tax Proposals

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The video discusses a corporate tax proposal that reduces tax rates from 35% to 20%, shifting from a worldwide to a territorial tax system. This plan benefits US corporations and foreign investors, potentially leading to a half-trillion-dollar windfall. However, the proposal faces challenges in Congress due to its high cost and opposition from various interest groups.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed reduction in corporate tax rates according to the plan?

From 35% to 15%

From 35% to 20%

From 30% to 20%

From 30% to 15%

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What system is the U.S. shifting to with the new tax proposal?

Progressive tax system

Flat tax system

Territorial tax system

Global tax system

3.

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30 sec • 1 pt

How much windfall might foreign investors see from the tax plan?

Up to $500 billion

Up to $1 trillion

Up to $200 billion

Up to $700 billion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated loss over 10 years due to the corporate tax cuts?

$500 billion

$1 trillion

$1.5 trillion

$2 trillion

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge in getting the tax bill through Congress?

Lack of support from the President

Opposition to revenue-raising measures

Insufficient support from House Republicans

Lack of interest from foreign investors