2. Villanova University Graduate Tax Program
Tax Policy Symposium
Tax Reform in 2017 – Exploring the Blueprint
Thursday, June 1, 2017

3. Current Tax Reform Proposals
The Tax Reform Act of 2014 (the Camp Bill) – introduced by Dave Camp in December 2014
A Better Way: Our Vision for a Confident America (the House Blueprint) – released June 24, 2016
President Trump’s Tax Plan – announced April 26, 2017
Senate’s Corporate Integration Plan – proposals are being developed to eliminate double taxation of corporate income

4. Sources of US Tax Revenue
2015 Total Revenues
$3.25 Trillion (18% of GDP)

5. G-7 Corporate Tax Rates - 2016

7. Percent of Total Income Taxes Paid, by Income Level

8. Are the Stars Aligned for Tax Reform?
Tax Reform Act of 1954
Tax Reform Act of 1986
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32 years
31 years
1954
1986
2017

9. Are the Stars Aligned for Tax Reform?
Tax Reform Act of 1954
Tax Reform Act of 1986
???
32 years
31 years
1954
1986
2017

10. Patrick Meehan Representative of the Seventh District
of Pennsylvania in the U.S. Congress and
member of House Ways and Means Committee