Dividends Taxed

Question: Do you think low taxes on dividends and capital gains can help growth in the US production and job market?

Tax rates on both dividends and capital gains have been cut down to historical lows. The maximum tax rate on both dividends and capital gains is now set at 15%. Policy makers agreed to such a reduction hoping to see a faster economic recovery and further job growth. These policy makers would like to get your expert opinion on this issue

Do you think low taxes on dividends and capital gains can help growth in the US production and job market?

Answer: The dividend and capital gain tax cuts have not helped the economy and have not created jobs.

They were a gift from the Republican party to their primary constituents.

Corporate Taxes and the Laffer Curve.wmv