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.
Featured insight
To better support the economy, which is likely to weaken throughout 2023, Congress should make these three tax changes to help American businesses.
Explainer
The absence of a tax treaty with Chile doesn’t just put U.S. companies operating in Chile at a disadvantage –it threatens to hobble the energy transition. Here's why the Senate should ratify the U.S.-Chile income tax treaty this fall.
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
This Coalition letter was sent by the R&D Coalition, on a tax change related to research and development expenses.
The absence of a tax treaty with Chile doesn’t just put U.S. companies operating in Chile at a disadvantage –it threatens to hobble the energy transition. Here's why the Senate should ratify the U.S.-Chile income tax treaty this fall.
The Chamber advocates across 300+ priorities delivering results for the American business community.
This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, opposing the Inflation Reduction Act.
The Chamber works on behalf of the American business community and its members and will keep fighting to deliver results for them.
This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, opposing the Inflation Reduction Act.
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, with 253 state and local chambers of commerce and national trade associations, opposing the Inflation Reduction Act.
Proposals from Congress for a windfall profits tax on oil companies during the most recent rise in global oil prices is a misguided policy. The premise that a higher tax on oil companies would reduce gasoline prices for American consumers defies the laws of economics and history.
