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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on International Tax Policy and American Jobs
Record date · January 1, 2022
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Committee on Finance held a hearing on March 25, 2021, to examine how U.S. international tax policies influence domestic employment, business investment, and the economy. Experts and government officials provided testimony regarding the impact of tax structures on multinational corporations and American workers.
This hearing serves as a foundational record for potential legislative changes to international tax law that could alter how U.S. companies are taxed on global earnings, directly affecting corporate investment strategies and domestic job creation.
Who It Affects
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Multinational Corporations
These entities are subject to the international tax policies discussed, which dictate how their global income is taxed.
American Workers
The hearing examines how tax-driven corporate investment decisions influence domestic job availability and wage growth.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on March 25, 2021, under the 117th Congress.
- The primary focus was the intersection of international tax policy, American worker outcomes, and business investment.
- Four expert witnesses provided testimony: Kimberly A. Clausing, Pamela F. Olson, Chye-Ching Huang, and James R. Hines, Jr.
- The hearing record includes prepared statements and responses to committee questions from all four witnesses.
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- The record includes numerous communications from private citizens and organizations, such as the American Chemistry Council and the Alliance for Competitive Taxation.
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Extensive Public Input
The hearing record includes a significant volume of letters and statements from private citizens and advocacy groups, indicating high public interest in international tax reform.
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