(Grover Norquist) – Democrats running for Senate want to raise your taxes. It’s part of their agenda. They talk about it on the trail and post about it online.
In order for their tax hikes to be politically palatable, they always promise to tax someone else, not the voter they’re trying to win over. But don’t be fooled.
Tax hikes don’t just inflict pain on the individuals or businesses they’re trying to punish, they also hurt working Americans and regular taxpayers.
Let’s break down one of the Democrats’ favorite proposed tax hikes. Supported by the likes of James Talarico in Texas, Abdul El-Syed in Michigan, and Troy Jackson in Maine, removing the cap on payroll taxes is at the top of their agenda if they win in November.
Ending the cap means businesses will pay more in taxes and Leftists argue that’s so businesses “pay their fair share.” But here’s the truth: small-to-midsized businesses, independent contractors, and the self-employed will be hit especially hard by this tax hike.
Higher payroll costs due to taxes mean smaller paychecks for workers and fewer raises. It translates into higher costs for employers that get passed on to their customers via higher prices.
When a business’ labor costs more, they have less money to invest, expand, or hire.
So while the Democrats may want to punish businesses by raising the payroll tax, they end up harming regular Americans and stalling our economy at a time when we need lower prices, more wage growth, and increased investment.
The good news is that you as a voter and a taxpayer have a real choice.
Hundreds of candidates have signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and made a written promise to their constituents that they will never vote to increase taxes.
As you begin to make your decisions about who to vote for this year, visit our website to see if any Pledge Signers are on your ballot.
If they’re not, there’s still time to ask candidates why they aren’t willing to make this written commitment.
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