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stated on April 4, 2021 in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press"

President Joe Biden’s infrastructure proposal “is fully paid for. Across 15 years, it would raise all of the revenue needed for these once-in-a-lifetime investments."

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stated on April 4, 2021 in remarks on "Fox News Sunday"

The proposal by President Joe Biden would put the U.S. “No. 2 in the world” for the highest corporate tax rate.

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Jennifer Granholm

stated on April 4, 2021 in remarks on CNN's "State of the Union"

President Joe Biden’s corporate tax rate increase would "put us in line with other industrial nations."

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stated on March 23, 2021 in a Facebook post

Says Ford agreed to invest $900 million at an Ohio plant because Donald Trump “lowered taxes” and is now moving the project to Mexico because Joe Biden is “increasing taxes.”

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stated on March 29, 2021 in Twitter

Says Gov. Tony Evers’ 2021-22 state budget "increases taxes $1 billion +"

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stated on March 29, 2018 in a Facebook post

“The tax deadline is April 18th. Do your taxes soon.”

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stated on March 15, 2021 in news article

The latest stimulus package "sends stimulus checks to imprisoned murderers, rapists, and child molesters.”

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stated on March 14, 2021 in an interview on ABC's "This Week"

The Republican tax bill passed in 2017 "gave 83% of the benefits to the top 1%."

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stated on March 4, 2021 in in various forums

On passing high-dollar legislation with no time to read it.

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stated on February 22, 2021 in a speech

“We’re the only major gas-producing state in the US that doesn’t have a severance tax.”

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stated on February 15, 2021 in a post on Facebook

“If you make $50,000/year, $36 of your taxes goes to food stamps. $4,000 goes to corporate subsidies.”

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stated on February 1, 2021 in a Facebook post

“Biden signs 45% capital gains tax. Kiss your inheritance goodbye.”

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stated on February 1, 2021 in on social media

Under the 2017 tax law, “people who make under $75,000 will have their taxes raised in 2021 and every 2 years after that until 2027.”

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Raphael Warnock

stated on December 15, 2020 in an ad

Says Kelly Loeffler supports "raising taxes on Georgia's middle class."

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stated on October 31, 2020 in a rally

"I’ve released 22 years of my tax returns. You can go online and look. (Donald Trump) hasn’t released one.”

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stated on October 25, 2020 in a "60 Minutes" interview

“I can send every qualified person to a four-year college in their state for $150 billion.”

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stated on October 22, 2020 in campaign mailer

“While serving as Town Supervisor, Nate McMurray voted to raise taxes on homeowners.”

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stated on October 18, 2020 in a tweet

Says Texas has “lower taxes and less regulations than anywhere else in the U.S.”

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stated on October 19, 2020 in a Facebook post

Says “Joe & Jill Biden’s income went from $396,456 in 2016, to $16,596,979 in 2017-2019. Anyone else want to know where that money is coming from?”

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stated on October 21, 2020 in an ad

Says Joe Biden repeatedly told Americans he's going to raise their taxes.

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Joe Biden’s plan to cut child poverty by half: What you need to know

Joe Biden’s plan to cut child poverty by half: What you need to know

By Louis Jacobson • February 25, 2021

A look back at our Act 10 fact checks

A look back at our Act 10 fact checks

By Eric Litke • February 9, 2021

Joe Biden’s promises on the economy: A closer look

Joe Biden’s promises on the economy: A closer look

By Louis Jacobson • January 22, 2021

One last time (as president): Fact-checking Donald Trump’s departure speech

One last time (as president): Fact-checking Donald Trump’s departure speech

By Louis Jacobson • January 20, 2021

How Donald Trump performed on 11 key promises

How Donald Trump performed on 11 key promises

By Louis Jacobson • January 19, 2021

What’s in Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan?

What’s in Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan?

By Louis Jacobson • January 15, 2021

50 Cent’s upset with Biden’s tax plan. What does it mean for the rest of us?

50 Cent’s upset with Biden’s tax plan. What does it mean for the rest of us?

By Jill Terreri Ramos • October 31, 2020

Fact-checking Donald Trump’s closing arguments of the 2020 campaign

Fact-checking Donald Trump’s closing arguments of the 2020 campaign

By Miriam Valverde • October 27, 2020

Donald Trump’s long, false list of things Joe Biden would ban, abolish or destroy

Donald Trump’s long, false list of things Joe Biden would ban, abolish or destroy

By Miriam Valverde • October 18, 2020

Ad watch: Joe Biden’s tax plan and middle-class tax cuts

Ad watch: Joe Biden’s tax plan and middle-class tax cuts

By Louis Jacobson • October 7, 2020

Fact-checking Donald Trump’s ABC News town hall

Fact-checking Donald Trump’s ABC News town hall

By Jon Greenberg • September 16, 2020

Fact-checking Joe Biden's visit to Kenosha - on Trump, race, taxes and COVID-19

Fact-checking Joe Biden's visit to Kenosha - on Trump, race, taxes and COVID-19

By Madeline Heim • September 3, 2020

Donald Trump's payroll tax break not meant to help unemployed

Donald Trump's payroll tax break not meant to help unemployed

By Jon Greenberg • August 10, 2020

The Senate stimulus bill: What’s in it for you

The Senate stimulus bill: What’s in it for you

By Louis Jacobson • March 26, 2020

Latest promises about Taxes

Require all federal candidates to release tax returns

Establish an offshoring tax penalty

Raise corporate tax rate to 28%

No tax increase for anyone making less than $400,000

Offer up to $8,000 tax credit for child care

Create a health savings account

Allow individuals to deduct health care insurance premiums from taxes

Eliminate the marriage penalty

Create targeted child care tax credits

Cut taxes for everyone

Eliminate the carried interest loophole

Repeal the alternative minimum tax

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