Patrick Morrisey on Tax Reform

	Patrick Morrisey on Tax Reform

When we look at the tax cuts, we need to go even farther

He said inflation is hurting those who are living paycheck to paycheck and that further reductions in taxes and reduced regulations for expanded business opportunities in the state could help to combat that inflation. "When we look at the tax cuts, we need to go even farther," he said. Source: News and Sentinel on 2024 West Virginia Gubernatorial race , Apr 6, 2023

Trump tax cuts mean West Virginians receive bonuses & raises

Q: Support President Trump's tax cuts?

Joe Manchin (D): No. "The corporations get the greatest cuts, the wealthiest get the greatest benefits.The people that get the least amount.are the people that needed it the most"

Patrick Morrisey (R): Yes. "As a result, West Virginia families are seeing more money in their pockets, unemployment rates continue to drop, & many hardworking West Virginians are receiving bonuses & pay raises."

Source: 2018 CampusElect Issue Guide on West Virginia Senate race , Oct 9, 2018

Favors a flat tax

The current tax system is riddled with loopholes that rewards politically connected corporations at the expense of hardworking taxpayers and small business owners. A simpler, flatter tax system will kick-start economic growth and empower entrepreneurs to create new businesses and hire new employees. Source: 2018 West Virginia Senatorial website PatrickMorrisey.com , Oct 1, 2017

CC:Make federal income tax cuts permanent.

Morrisey supports the CC survey question on keeping tax cuts

The Christian Coalition Voter Guide inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Make federal income tax cuts permanent' Christian Coalition's self-description: "Christian Voter Guide is a clearing-house for traditional, pro-family voter guides. We do not create voter guides, nor do we interview or endorse candidates."

Source: Christian Coalition Surve 18CC-11a on Jul 1, 2018

CC:Elimination the Death Tax.

Morrisey supports the CC survey question on eliminating Death Tax

The Christian Coalition Voter Guide inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Permanent Elimination of the "Death Tax"' Christian Coalition's self-description: "Christian Voter Guide is a clearing-house for traditional, pro-family voter guides. We do not create voter guides, nor do we interview or endorse candidates."

Source: Christian Coalition Surve 18CC-11b on Jul 1, 2018

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