Congress Should Reject the OECD's Planned Tax Cartel
Feb 13, 2024
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The podcast discusses the OECD's plan to create an international tax cartel and why Congress should reject it. They delve into the complexities of global business operations and profit shifting, as well as the impact of international tax standards on innovation. The potential negative effects on companies and the potential hindrance to competition and growth are also explored.
The OECD opposes tax havens but corporate tax rates have fallen and revenues from corporate taxes have increased in the past 40 years.
If the United States signs on to the OECD's proposed tax cartel, it could limit innovation and competitiveness and hinder the growth of new global businesses.
Deep dives
The OECD's Opposition to Tax Havens
The OECD opposes the existence of tax havens as they view them as a threat to their ability to raise the necessary revenue. However, over the past 40 years, corporate income tax rates have fallen while revenues from corporate taxes have increased.
The US Government's Involvement in the OECD's Plan
The Biden administration has been closely working with the OECD to develop an inclusive framework, including a 15% minimum tax. However, Congress has the power to set tax policy, and if the United States signs on, it could limit innovation and competitiveness and make it more difficult for new firms to grow into global businesses.
In an era marked by global trade and digital transformation, the international tax landscape is at a crucial juncture. The OECD would like to create an international tax cartel. Adam Michel explains why Congress should reject the proposal.