Taxes
America has the most innovative, dynamic, and resilient economy in history—our tax system should strengthen our economy, not undermine it. The U.S. Chamber promotes a tax system that allows taxpayers and business owners to make smart decisions about how they work, save, and invest. Low tax rates and a stable tax code allow businesses to grow the economy, create jobs for Americans, and invest for the future while supporting communities and society at large through tax revenues.
Tax Basics for Businesses
Feature story
From corporate taxes to pandemic-related relief, taxes have a significant impact on the performance of every business. Here’s a guide to important tax issues for businesses.
Further reading
- A Business Guide to the U.S. EconomyWhat business owners need to know about the current state of the U.S. economy, including how the pandemic, labor shortage, and other trends are impacting performance.Learn More
- Finance and Financial Regulation Basics for BusinessesThe basics of financing and financial regulations for businesses, including sources of financing, government regulators, and the role of financial institutions.Learn More
- Small Business Would Be Hit Hard by Corporate Tax IncreaseThere are 1.4 million small businesses, employing about 13 million Americans, that would end up paying the higher rate.Learn More
Our Work
The U.S. Chamber works with our partners in government and fights for tax policies that will help American businesses succeed at home, compete abroad, and attract global businesses to our shores.
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Latest Content
- Sep 07, 2021New U.S. Chamber Study Shows Proposed Carried Interest Tax Increase Would Reduce Investment, Cause Widespread Job Loss, and Decrease Tax Revenue Washington, D.C. — The U.S.
Sep 02, 2021Proposed Changes to International Taxes Will Make U.S. Businesses Less Competitive and Harm American Workers Raising taxes on businesses as part of a $3.5 trillion budget resolution will have severe negative impacts on U.S. workers and the economy.- Aug 23, 2021U.S. Chamber Key Vote Letter on the Budget Resolution This Key Vote Alert! Letter was sent to Members of the House of Representatives opposing S. Con. Res. 14, the budget resolution.
- Aug 09, 2021U.S. Chamber Key Vote Letter on the Budget Resolution This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, opposing S. Con. Res. 14, the budget resolution.
- Aug 03, 2021U.S. Chamber Letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee on FY22 Energy and Water Appropriations This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, on Fiscal Year 2022 Energy and Water Development Appropriations legislation.
- Jul 28, 2021Coalition Letter on Tax Reporting This Coalition letter was sent by the Consumers Bankers Association to Congressional leadership on a reporting proposal for financial institutions.
Jul 13, 2021We Should Take the Threat of Higher Inflation Seriously – Here are 5 Ways to Do So A Chamber economist presents five ways Congress and the Biden administration can get in front of inflation before it is too late.- Jul 13, 2021U.S. Chamber Launches State Initiative that Shows Small Businesses Would be Hit Hard by President Biden’s Proposed Tax Increases WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is launching an initiative providing detailed data on how President Biden’s proposed tax increases will impact small businesses throughout each state. The U.S. Chamber’s analysis of IRS and Census data reveals there are 1.4 million small businesses that will be negatively impacted by the proposed tax increases. These include small businesses in every sector of the economy, including agriculture, construction, health care, real estate, finance, and more.
- Jul 12, 2021U.S. Chamber Letter on FY22 Homeland Security Appropriations This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the House Committee on Appropriations, on Fiscal Year 2022 Homeland Security Appropriations legislation.
- Jul 01, 2021U.S. Chamber Letter on FY22 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the House Committee on Appropriations on Fiscal Year 2022 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations.