Tell Congress to Extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
The Biden-Harris Administration has left us $5.5 trillion dollars further in debt—this is a
fact. Through the passage of boondoggles such as the Inflation Reduction Act and
Infrastructure Act, Pennsylvanians are feeling the pinch and, most notably, inflation has not
been reduced.
We need Congress to act fast—Pennsylvanians cannot endure more of the same reckless
spending.
As we approach the 119 th Congress, it’s important that our leaders in Washington get to
work to address the Fiscal Cliff. Several major tax policies, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs
Act (TCJA), are set to expire at the end of 2025. Without action from Congress, this Fiscal
Cliff will trigger massive tax hikes for millions of Americans already struggling with rising
costs and the cumulative 20% inflation caused by the Biden-Harris Administration.
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act delivered needed tax relief to American workers and
families by raising the standard deduction and simplifying the tax code. But if Congress
does nothing to expand the TCJA, most Pennsylvanians will face higher taxes, worse
incentives for work and investment, and a more complicated tax system starting in 2026.
Let’s assume for a minute that Congress fails to expand the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
For families here in the Commonwealth, this will increase our federal bills by $2,394. This
on top of record-high inflation is bad enough—but the failure to expand the TCJA will have
critical implications on Pennsylvania’s business climate. If Congress fails to take action, the
expiration of the TCJA provisions will increase business taxes by an average of $1,035 and
potentially cost Pennsylvanians 33,000 jobs statewide. We simply can’t afford to not
expand the TCJA.
In a recent nationwide poll commissioned by Americans for Prosperity in September, we
found that 76% of Americans believe that now is a bad time to increase taxes on
hardworking families. 90% of Americans said that they support keeping the current tax
rates. The message is clear: constituents want to keep provisions of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act.
As a grassroots organization, we talk with thousands of concerned constituents every day.
Most note that they struggle to make tradeoffs in their budget, as grocery bills and energy
prices are skyrocketing. In a time where Pennsylvanians are hurting, why not take action to
expand these critical tax cuts? In a moment in time where small businesses are struggling
to succeed due to inflation and increased overhead costs, why not be proactive in
protecting these critical business provisions?
2025 is approaching quickly. Send a message to your member of Congress by heading to
the “Take Action” page on americansforprosperity.org. We can work to combat record-high
inflation through smart policies such as expanding the TCJA—but we need your help!
This is Emily Greene, State Director with Americans for Prosperity-PA.
