House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., There is no “big fan” to increase the tax rate for the wealthiest 40%of the US, an idea allegedly to offset some costs of its in-promotion tax package by Republican.
“We are a Republican party, and we are for the lack of tax for all, and it is a general principle that we always try to follow,” Johnson told Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo on Sunday.
Although there are many discussions, ideas and principles on how to meet all the goals of GOP, Johnson said “he will not invest any money on any money [those] As yet.”
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House US speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) held a press conference on April 10, 2024 after a meeting of a House GOP Cocks at US Capital in Washington, DC. (Samuel Korum)
“I would say that the bus remains. The next five to six weeks are going to be important because all these dialogues take place in the committees of jurisdiction,” they continued.
“You will hear a lot of rumors and many things, but we will see where all this land is.”
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US Presidential Fats Donald Trump talks to media members after a meeting with Republican Senators at US Capital on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Washington, DC, US. Trump has made several tax-related promises, including no tax on tips. (Valerie Plash/Bloomberg)
Johnson saw the need for consensus on the package, looking at the 51 votes required to pass the required 218 votes required in the House and 51 votes required in the Senate, assuring the audience that the bill must have reached enough “comfort level” before going on the floor.
According to Bloomberg, 39% -TO-40% tax rate will affect people earning $ 1 million or more annually, the current 37% rate of two-three percent increase.
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