Sentences with phrase «called middle class tax»

Progressives will be expecting the government to deliver on its ambitious social agenda, and will note that this could be easily funded on the revenue side by implementing a modest corporate tax increase, by scaling back the so - called middle class tax cut, and by setting more ambitious targets for the promised Liberal review of tax loopholes for the most affluent.

The proceeds of the new top income tax rate will be recycled entirely into a proposed so - called middle class tax cut which in fact heavily favours the top 10 % and weill not even cover the cost of the middle class tax cut.

Not exact matches

While Bush's business - themed policy proposals will likely offer a mixture of traditionally Republican tax cuts and so - called trickle down economics, he's likely to define his views on how to support the middle class, lift up the lowest wage workers, and close the income gap, which would continue on the themes he started talking about earlier this year.

He called the 401 (k) tax benefit a «great and popular middle class tax break that works.»

Speaking to reporters during an impromptu signing ceremony, Trump called the tax plan, «a bill for the middle class and a bill for jobs.»

By contrast to the so called middle - class tax cut which favours the more affluent, the CCB will have a positive impact upon the lamentably high rate of child poverty in Canada (which stood at 16.5 % in 2013), and will promote greater income equality among families with children.

But, the president offered few specific policy proposals beyond calling for a code that is fairer for lower - and middle - class Americans and for the corporate tax rate to be lowered to 15 %, a level he said would create jobs and raise wages.

Over at Forbes, Louis Woodhill calls focusing on the middle - class «divisive,» so one guesses that proposing cutting taxes on high - earners really brings people together.

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie called on Tuesday the proposal to end state and local tax deductions a blow to the middle class and appealed to the state's Republican House delegation to oppose the plan.

In a statement announcing his formal support, Dadey called Long an «authentic conservative» who will give New Yorkers a «real choice» on a wide range of issues from taxes and job creation to upholding «middle - class values.»

«I'm supporting Todd because he delivered for Nassau County families — passing 12 weeks of paid family leave, winning a $ 15 minimum wage for New Yorkers, $ 1 billion in tax cuts for middle class families, and $ 20 million in new funding for our schools this year,» Obama says in the call.

While stating that she won't raise taxes on the middle class, Clinton vowed to increase taxes on the wealthy «because that's where the money is» — and she offered an additional piece of advice amid her call for unity.

And his support of the so - called tax «reform» deal last December (along with the entire Senate GOP, it's worth noting) that ended up cutting middle class taxes, but also raising taxes on the state's wealthiest residents — albeit less than a straight reinstatement of the millionaire's tax would have — didn't win him many friends on the right, either.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew appealed to delegates at the April 13 Delegate Assembly to join and bring colleagues along for a big action on Thursday, May 12, to call on the wealthy to pay their fair share of taxes instead of cutting services to the middle class and the safety net for the poor.

The largest state worker union, the Civil Service Employees Association, calls it «corporate welfare» and a «tax giveaway to business at the expense of local communities and middle class jobs.»

Blumenthal calls the bills a bait and switch, saying they transfer wealth from the middle class to the rich,» because they make promises of tax cuts that will terminate for the middle class in the Senate bill, and they amount to crumbs compared to the massive amounts that would go to the wealthiest.»

The states have relatively high taxes, and the loss of the deductions will mean middle and upper middle class residents, and wealthy residents will pay more in what Cuomo calls «double taxation.»

The states have relatively high taxes, and the loss of the deductions will mean middle - and upper - middle - class residents and wealthy residents will pay more in what Cuomo calls «double taxation.»

«So adding so - called free tuition is just another tax that would make matters actually worse on our already struggling middle class.»

De Blasio and Murphy vowed to work together to rally against the GOP's massive federal tax overhaul that calls for the elimination of popular tax deductions — such as state and local property tax costs and student loan interest payments — which they argue will hurt middle - class taxpayers.

Instead, he stresses that the so - called millionaire's tax is being allowed to sunset as scheduled at the end of the month, while middle class New Yorkers «will pay the lowest tax rate since before I was born — and that was a long, long time ago.

Announcing a deal on the state budget last Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo mentioned a middle - class tax cut and extension of the so - called «millionaires» tax» almost as an afterthought.

«So, when you tax middle class, when you tax millionaires or whatever you want to call them, rich people, it turns them off and then they leave the state and somebody has to pick up the burden.

He's calling for property - tax relief for middle - class homeowners.

Congresswoman Nita Lowey condemns the proposed GOP tax plan, calls it a «tax scam» for middle - class families

She does not support raising the cap on Social Security taxes for high earners, calling it «a tax on the middle class» and «a bad plan.»

In New York, Governor Cuomo has responded with over-the-top threats and calls to raise taxes on the middle class by 26 percent.

Call it as I see it: GOP House tax bill stinks 4 Westchester's middle class.

The Council has repeatedly called for more agency efficiencies and savings but has largely capitulated as they also advocate for funding their own priorities worth hundreds of millions, which is happening again this year, highlighted by Johnson's push for both Metrocard subsidies for low - income New Yorkers and property tax rebates for middle - class homeowners (while de Blasio has been resistant to both).

Crowley tweeted a photo after the meeting, which he called an important discussion of the House Republican tax plan and how the elimination of state and local income tax deduction will hurt middle class families across New York.

The New York City Council has been pushing for temporary relief for lower - and middle - class homeowners in this year's budget, calling on Mayor Bill de Blasio to fund a one - time $ 400 property tax rebate that would cost about $ 187 million in total.

At public appearances recently, Cuomo touted what he called the lowest tax rate for the middle class in 70 years.

Local leaders are joining with Congressman Paul Tonko to call on President Obama and the New York Congressional delegation to fight for a fair deal on the «fiscal cliff» that protects Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and ensures the wealthiest 2 % pay their fair share in taxes, while maintaining tax cuts for the middle class.

The largest state worker union, the Civil Service Employees Association, calls it corporate welfare and a «tax giveaway to business at the expense of local communities and middle class jobs,» Ron Deutsch is with New Yorkers for Fiscal Fairness, a coalition of unions, environmental and social justice groups.

Today, at a press conference announcing proposals that would bring tax relief to middle class families, the longtime Long Island Senator was asked by Jimmy Vielkind of the Times Union about the call by Rochester Assemblyman Bill Nojay for him to step down as leader.

Local leaders joined with Congressman Paul Tonko to call on President Obama and the New York Congressional delegation to fight for a fair deal on the «fiscal cliff» that protects Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and ensures the wealthiest 2 % pay their fair share in taxes, while maintaining tax cuts for the middle class.

He's also outlining what he calls «the largest tax change» since President Ronald Reagan — cutting the corporate tax rate to 15 percent, a «big» middle - class income tax cut and simplifying taxes.

He urged government downsizing, middle - class tax cuts, and welfare reform — all mainstays of his 1992 platform — and reiterated his call for a grassroots campaign against teenage pregnancy.

Worse, if you, like millions of middle class taxpayers, are subject to something called the «Alternative Minimum Tax,» you lose the ability to deduct any «Miscellaneous Deductions.»

The so - called Big 6 tax reform outline, developed by the Trump administration, the two chairs of the House and Senate tax - writing committees, and the leaders of the House and Senate, is expected to aim at making the code simpler and more attractive for investment while cutting taxes for the middle class.