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Charlie Crist on Tax Reform
Republican: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
  • 2007: lowered property taxes by $33B over 5 years. (Feb 2014)
  • 2009: temporary $25 average car fee increase. (Dec 2013)
  • Double homestead exemption to $50K & taxes drop like a rock. (Jun 2012)
  • Pushed moderate property tax relief instead of 1.35% cap. (Jun 2012)
  • Extend the $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers. (Jul 2010)
  • Reduce the tax brackets to let private enterprise flourish. (Mar 2010)
  • 2006: Pledged no taxes; 2009: $2.2B in fees on 16M people. (Mar 2010)
  • Reduce property taxes by doubling homestead exemption. (Mar 2007)
  • Replace income tax with a flat tax or national sales tax. (Nov 1998)
  • Best to extend all tax cuts; but compromise and push later. (Oct 2010)
  • Supports increasing income tax rates. (Nov 2016)
  • $12B in federal economic stimulus as state block grants. (Jan 2008)
Ron DeSantis on Tax Reform
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • Must remain a low-tax state with no income tax. (Mar 2019)
  • Tax cuts help US companies compete with foreign businesses. (Nov 2018)
  • Keep Florida a low-tax state; super-majority to raise taxes. (Oct 2018)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Aug 2012)
  • Opposes an income tax increase. (Sep 2012)
  • Replace income tax and IRS with FairTax. (Jan 2015)
  • Death Tax is a pernicious double tax. (Apr 2015)
Edward Janowski on Tax Reform
Independent candidate for Florida U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Edward Janowski on other issues.
  • Remove loopholes and establish a flat tax. (Mar 2018)
David Jolly on Tax Reform
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for David Jolly on other issues.
  • Max Tax Act: Limit all taxes to 50% of taxpayer's income. (Jan 2015)
  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes. (Aug 2010)
  • Rated Raising estate tax to 1990s level means $448B in new revenue. (Apr 2015)
  • Opposes increasing income tax rates. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes eliminating the death tax. (Nov 2016)
Pam Keith on Tax Reform
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Pam Keith on other issues.
  • Cutting income taxes doesn't help middle class. (Apr 2015)
Carlos Lopez-Cantera on Tax Reform
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Carlos Lopez-Cantera on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Patrick Murphy on Tax Reform
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Murphy on other issues.
  • Supports increasing tax rates. (Oct 2012)
  • Rated Raising estate tax to 1990s level means $448B in new revenue. (Apr 2015)
Bill Nelson on Tax Reform
Democratic Sr Senator (FL): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Bill Nelson on other issues.
  • National sales tax raises taxes $4,500 versus income tax. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted against repealing estate tax; but now supports it. (Oct 2000)
  • Voted YES on increasing tax rate for people earning over $1 million. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on allowing AMT reduction without budget offset. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on raising the Death Tax exemption to $5M from $1M. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on raising estate tax exemption to $5 million. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on supporting permanence of estate tax cuts. (Aug 2006)
  • Voted YES on permanently repealing the `death tax`. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on $47B for military by repealing capital gains tax cut. (Feb 2006)
  • Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Feb 2006)
  • Voted YES on extending the tax cuts on capital gains and dividends. (Nov 2005)
  • Voted NO on $350 billion in tax breaks over 11 years. (May 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing marriage penalty instead of cutting top tax rates. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on increasing tax deductions for college tuition. (May 2001)
  • Rated 14% by NTU, indicating a "Big Spender" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 40% by CTJ, indicating a mixed record on progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  • CC:Reverse federal income tax cuts. (Jul 2018)
  • CC:Keep the inhertiance tax. (Jul 2018)
Marco Rubio on Tax Reform
Republican Florida Senator: Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Marco Rubio on other issues.
  • My tax reform gives more to lower earners, percentage-wise. (Oct 2015)
  • Our outdated tax code encourages outsourcing jobs. (Jan 2015)
  • 2007: Replace all property taxes by adding 2.5% to sales tax. (Feb 2014)
  • Replace property taxes with a consumption tax. (Jun 2012)
  • OpEd: Proposed consumption tax called "largest tax increase". (Jun 2012)
  • Eliminate Florida property tax; or cap it at 1.35%. (Jun 2012)
  • We need new taxpayers, not new taxes. (Apr 2012)
  • No one should pay higher taxes in recession, not even top 2%. (Oct 2010)
  • Extend Bush tax cuts, even for high earners. (Oct 2010)
  • Address market uncertainty by making Bush cuts permanent. (Aug 2010)
  • 2000: $4 surcharge to cruise tickets to fund Marlins stadium. (Jul 2010)
  • Proposed to replace property taxes with state sales tax. (Mar 2010)
  • Pledged to never raise taxes as state rep. (Mar 2010)
  • Capital gains tax is double taxation. (Feb 2010)
  • Simplify our tax code; reduce the tax burden. (Feb 2010)
  • Supermajority vote for any tax increases. (Nov 2006)
  • Supports flat-rate federal tax; opposes increased tax rates. (Aug 2010)
  • Adopt a single-rate tax system. (Jul 2010)
  • Repeal tax hikes in capital gains and death tax. (Jul 2010)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
Rick Scott on Tax Reform
Republican Challenger for FL Senator: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Rick Scott on other issues.
  • Saved business more than $2.3 billion in unemployment taxes. (Apr 2020)
  • Supermajority for any tax increase. (Jan 2018)
  • End sales tax on manufacturing machinery and equipment. (Jan 2016)
  • $500 million in automobile fee & tax relief. (Dec 2013)
  • Reducing property tax by 1 mill saves $142 per homeowner. (Aug 2010)
  • Adopt a single-rate tax system. (Jul 2010)
  • Repeal tax hikes in capital gains and death tax. (Jul 2010)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)

House:

Gus Bilirakis on Tax Reform
Republican: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Gus Bilirakis on other issues.
  • Make tax cuts permanent; eliminate the Death Tax. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Replace income tax & employment tax with FairTax. (Jan 2009)
  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes. (Aug 2010)
  • Replace income tax & estate tax with 23% sales tax. (Jan 2011)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
  • Repeal the death tax, immediately and with no expiration. (Jan 2017)
  • Replace income tax and IRS with FairTax. (Jan 2015)
  • Death Tax is a pernicious double tax. (Apr 2015)
Dan Bongino on Tax Reform
Republican (District 19): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Dan Bongino on other issues.
  • Reduce taxes in all income categories to stimulate economy. (Apr 2012)
  • Adopt a single-rate tax system. (Jul 2010)
  • Repeal tax hikes in capital gains and death tax. (Jul 2010)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Aug 2012)
  • Opposes increasing tax rates. (Oct 2012)
  • Supports eliminating the inheritance tax. (Oct 2012)
Corrine Brown on Tax Reform
Democratic Representative (FL-3): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Corrine Brown on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted NO on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted NO on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Voted NO on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted NO on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted NO on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • American People's Dividend: Give $300 to every person. (Feb 2001)
  • Rated 22% by NTU, indicating a "Big Spender" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the CTJ, indicating support of progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated Raising estate tax to 1990s level means $448B in new revenue. (Apr 2015)
  • Tax incentives for child care; eliminate marriage penalty. (Jul 1999)
  • Tax incentives for education, new schools, & families. (Jul 1999)
Vern Buchanan on Tax Reform
Republican: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Vern Buchanan on other issues.
  • Completely repeal the death tax. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes. (Aug 2010)
  • Member of House Ways and Means Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
  • Death Tax is a pernicious double tax. (Apr 2015)
Kathy Castor on Tax Reform
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Kathy Castor on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Minimum tax rate of 30% for those earning over $1 million. (Apr 2012)
  • Rated Raising estate tax to 1990s level means $448B in new revenue. (Apr 2015)
Curt Clawson on Tax Reform
Republican (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Curt Clawson on other issues.
  • Reduce income taxes & capital gains; opt-in to flat tax. (Jun 2014)
  • Death Tax is a pernicious double tax. (Apr 2015)
Ander Crenshaw on Tax Reform
Republican Representative (FL-4): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Ander Crenshaw on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Voted YES on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Phaseout the death tax. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 60% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  • Replace income tax & employment tax with FairTax. (Jan 2009)
  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes. (Aug 2010)
  • Replace income tax & estate tax with 23% sales tax. (Jan 2011)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
  • Replace income tax and IRS with FairTax. (Jan 2015)
  • Death Tax is a pernicious double tax. (Apr 2015)
Charlie Crist on Tax Reform
Republican: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
  • 2007: lowered property taxes by $33B over 5 years. (Feb 2014)
  • 2009: temporary $25 average car fee increase. (Dec 2013)
  • Double homestead exemption to $50K & taxes drop like a rock. (Jun 2012)
  • Pushed moderate property tax relief instead of 1.35% cap. (Jun 2012)
  • Extend the $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers. (Jul 2010)
  • Reduce the tax brackets to let private enterprise flourish. (Mar 2010)
  • 2006: Pledged no taxes; 2009: $2.2B in fees on 16M people. (Mar 2010)
  • Reduce property taxes by doubling homestead exemption. (Mar 2007)
  • Replace income tax with a flat tax or national sales tax. (Nov 1998)
  • Best to extend all tax cuts; but compromise and push later. (Oct 2010)
  • Supports increasing income tax rates. (Nov 2016)
  • $12B in federal economic stimulus as state block grants. (Jan 2008)
Carlos Curbelo on Tax Reform
Republican House Member (District 26): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Carlos Curbelo on other issues.
  • Lower marginal tax rates for all Americans & corporations. (Nov 2014)
  • Opposes increasing federal income taxes. (Aug 2014)
  • Opposes tax increases, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes tax increases, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Death Tax is a pernicious double tax. (Apr 2015)
Val Demings on Tax Reform
Democrat (District 10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Val Demings on other issues.
  • Supports increasing income tax rates. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports tax increases to balance the budget. (Nov 2016)
Ted Deutch on Tax Reform
Democrat (District 21): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ted Deutch on other issues.
  • Rated Raising estate tax to 1990s level means $448B in new revenue. (Apr 2015)
Mario Diaz-Balart on Tax Reform
Republican Representative (FL-25): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Mario Diaz-Balart on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Rated 67% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes. (Aug 2010)
  • No European-style VAT (value-added tax). (May 2010)
  • Repeal the death tax, immediately and with no expiration. (Jan 2017)
  • Death Tax is a pernicious double tax. (Apr 2015)
Neal Dunn on Tax Reform
Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Neal Dunn on other issues.
  • Opposes tax increases, even to balance the budget. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports lowering taxes to promote economic growth. (Nov 2016)
Lois Frankel on Tax Reform
Democrat (District 22): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lois Frankel on other issues.
  • Supports an income tax increase. (Sep 2012)
Matt Gaetz on Tax Reform
Republican (District 1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Matt Gaetz on other issues.
  • Voted to repeal 4,000 regulations and to cut taxes 50 times. (Nov 2016)
  • Replace income tax & estate tax with 23% sales tax. (Jan 2017)
  • Replace income tax and IRS with FairTax. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes tax increases, even to balance the budget. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports lowering taxes to promote economic growth. (Nov 2016)
Joe Garcia on Tax Reform
Democrat (District 26): Click here for Joe Garcia on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Gwen Graham on Tax Reform
Democratic House Member (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Gwen Graham on other issues.
  • Supports increasing federal income taxes. (Aug 2014)
  • Rated Raising estate tax to 1990s level means $448B in new revenue. (Apr 2015)
Alan Grayson on Tax Reform
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Alan Grayson on other issues.
  • Supports increasing tax rates. (Oct 2012)
  • Opposes eliminating the inheritance tax. (Oct 2012)
  • Rated Raising estate tax to 1990s level means $448B in new revenue. (Apr 2015)
Alcee Hastings on Tax Reform
Democratic Representative (FL-23): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Alcee Hastings on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted NO on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted NO on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted NO on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted NO on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • Rated 24% by NTU, indicating a "Big Spender" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the CTJ, indicating support of progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  • Minimum tax rate of 30% for those earning over $1 million. (Apr 2012)
  • Rated Raising estate tax to 1990s level means $448B in new revenue. (Apr 2015)
David Jolly on Tax Reform
Republican (District 13): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for David Jolly on other issues.
  • Max Tax Act: Limit all taxes to 50% of taxpayer's income. (Jan 2015)
  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes. (Aug 2010)
  • Rated Raising estate tax to 1990s level means $448B in new revenue. (Apr 2015)
  • Opposes increasing income tax rates. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes eliminating the death tax. (Nov 2016)
Al Lawson on Tax Reform
Democrat (District 5): Click here for Al Lawson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Brian Mast on Tax Reform
Republican (District 18): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Brian Mast on other issues.
  • Lower the tax burden & stimulate the economy. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes increasing income tax rates. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports eliminating the death tax. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes tax increases, even to balance the budget. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports lowering taxes to promote economic growth. (Nov 2016)
Kendrick Meek on Tax Reform
Democratic Representative (FL-17): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Kendrick Meek on other issues.
  • Bush tax cuts killed surpluses; no more trickle-down. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted NO on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Rated 22% by NTU, indicating a "Big Spender" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the CTJ, indicating support of progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  • Supports more federal taxes & keeping marriage penalty. (Aug 2010)
John Mica on Tax Reform
Republican Representative (FL-7): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for John Mica on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Voted YES on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • Phaseout the death tax. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 61% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  • Replace income tax & employment tax with FairTax. (Jan 2009)
  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes. (Aug 2010)
  • Adopt a single-rate tax system. (Jul 2010)
  • Repeal tax hikes in capital gains and death tax. (Jul 2010)
  • No European-style VAT (value-added tax). (May 2010)
  • Replace income tax & estate tax with 23% sales tax. (Jan 2011)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
  • Replace income tax and IRS with FairTax. (Jan 2015)
  • Death Tax is a pernicious double tax. (Apr 2015)
  • Opposes increasing income tax rates. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports eliminating the death tax. (Nov 2016)
  • Repeal marriage tax; cut middle class taxes. (Sep 1994)
Jeff Miller on Tax Reform
Republican Representative (FL-1): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Miller on other issues.
  • 70,000 page tax code is burdensome & wasteful. (Jun 2016)
  • Death tax results in double or even triple taxation. (Jun 2016)
  • Relief from the crushing tax burden. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted NO on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Voted YES on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Abolish IRS--replace income tax with national sales tax. (Jul 2003)
  • Rated 84% by NTU, indicating a "Taxpayer's Friend" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  • Replace income tax & employment tax with FairTax. (Jan 2009)
  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes. (Aug 2010)
  • No European-style VAT (value-added tax). (May 2010)
  • Replace income tax & estate tax with 23% sales tax. (Jan 2011)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
  • Repeal the death tax, immediately and with no expiration. (Feb 2013)
  • Replace income tax and IRS with FairTax. (Jan 2015)
  • Death Tax is a pernicious double tax. (Apr 2015)
  • Simplicity & fairness: 3 tax brackets with lower top rate. (Jun 2016)
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on Tax Reform
Democrat (District 26): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on other issues.
  • CC:Reverse federal income tax cuts. (Jul 2018)
  • PVS:Increase taxes to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Stephanie Murphy on Tax Reform
Democrat (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Stephanie Murphy on other issues.
  • Close special interest loopholes that protect super wealthy. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports tax increases to balance the budget. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports lowering taxes to promote economic growth. (Nov 2016)
Rich Nugent on Tax Reform
Republican (District 11): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Rich Nugent on other issues.
  • Simplify the tax code; don't raise taxes. (Nov 2010)
  • Adopt a single-rate tax system. (Jul 2010)
  • Repeal tax hikes in capital gains and death tax. (Jul 2010)
  • Replace income tax & estate tax with 23% sales tax. (Jan 2011)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
  • Repeal the death tax, immediately and with no expiration. (Jan 2013)
  • Replace income tax and IRS with FairTax. (Jan 2015)
  • Death Tax is a pernicious double tax. (Apr 2015)
Bill Posey on Tax Reform
Republican (District 8): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Bill Posey on other issues.
  • Reduce the tax burden & make Bush tax cuts permanent. (Nov 2008)
  • Repeal the Death Tax. (Jan 2009)
  • Replace income tax & employment tax with FairTax. (Jan 2009)
  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes. (Aug 2010)
  • Adopt a single-rate tax system. (Jul 2010)
  • Repeal tax hikes in capital gains and death tax. (Jul 2010)
  • No European-style VAT (value-added tax). (May 2010)
  • Replace income tax & estate tax with 23% sales tax. (Jan 2011)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
  • Replace income tax and IRS with FairTax. (Jan 2015)
  • Death Tax is a pernicious double tax. (Apr 2015)
Francis Rooney on Tax Reform
Republican (District 19): Click here for Francis Rooney on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Rooney on Tax Reform
Republican (District 17): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Rooney on other issues.
  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes. (Aug 2010)
  • Adopt a single-rate tax system. (Jul 2010)
  • Repeal tax hikes in capital gains and death tax. (Jul 2010)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
  • Death Tax is a pernicious double tax. (Apr 2015)
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on Tax Reform
Republican Representative (FL-18): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Voted YES on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • Phaseout the death tax. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 60% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  • Repeal the Death Tax. (Jan 2009)
  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes. (Aug 2010)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
  • Repeal the death tax, immediately and with no expiration. (Apr 2013)
  • Death Tax is a pernicious double tax. (Apr 2015)
  • Tax incentives for child care; eliminate marriage penalty. (Jul 1999)
  • Tax incentives for education, new schools, & families. (Jul 1999)
Dennis Ross on Tax Reform
Republican (District 15): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Ross on other issues.
  • FairTax or Flat Tax; abolish the IRS. (Nov 2010)
  • Adopt a single-rate tax system. (Jul 2010)
  • Repeal tax hikes in capital gains and death tax. (Jul 2010)
  • Replace income tax & estate tax with 23% sales tax. (Jan 2011)
  • Permanently repeal the estate tax. (Jan 2011)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
  • Replace income tax and IRS with FairTax. (Feb 2015)
  • Death Tax is a pernicious double tax. (Apr 2015)
John Rutherford on Tax Reform
Republican (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Rutherford on other issues.
  • Keep the government off our backs & out of our wallets. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes tax increases, even to balance the budget. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports lowering taxes to promote economic growth. (Nov 2016)
Donna Shalala on Tax Reform
Democrat (District 27): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Donna Shalala on other issues.
  • CC:Reverse federal income tax cuts. (Jul 2018)
  • PVS:Increase taxes to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Darren Soto on Tax Reform
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Darren Soto on other issues.
  • Opposes tax increases, even to balance the budget. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports lowering taxes to promote economic growth. (Nov 2016)
Steve Southerland on Tax Reform
Republican (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Steve Southerland on other issues.
  • Join me in saying ENOUGH to the tax burden. (Nov 2010)
  • Adopt a single-rate tax system. (Jul 2010)
  • Repeal tax hikes in capital gains and death tax. (Jul 2010)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
Ross Spano on Tax Reform
Republican (District 15): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ross Spano on other issues.
  • I believe in a fair, flat, consumption tax. (Sep 2018)
  • CC:Make federal income tax cuts permanent. (Jul 2018)
  • PVS:Don't increase taxes to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Greg Steube on Tax Reform
Republican (District 17): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Greg Steube on other issues.
  • Lower taxes on businesses; flat tax to replace tax code. (Sep 2018)
Michael Waltz on Tax Reform
Republican (District 6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Michael Waltz on other issues.
  • Fight to lower taxes and reduce regulations. (Oct 2018)
  • Supports FairTax. (Sep 2018)
  • PVS:Don't increase taxes to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Tax Reform
Democratic Representative (FL-20): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Wasserman Schultz on other issues.
  • Targeted tax cuts for small businesses and working families. (Nov 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted NO on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Rated 100% by the CTJ, indicating support of progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated Raising estate tax to 1990s level means $448B in new revenue. (Apr 2015)
Dan Webster on Tax Reform
Republican (District 10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dan Webster on other issues.
  • Eliminate death tax and capital gains tax. (Nov 2010)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
Frederica Wilson on Tax Reform
Democrat (District 24): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Frederica Wilson on other issues.
  • Minimum tax rate of 30% for those earning over $1 million. (Apr 2012)
  • Rated Raising estate tax to 1990s level means $448B in new revenue. (Apr 2015)
Ted Yoho on Tax Reform
Republican (District 3): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Ted Yoho on other issues.
  • Replace estate and gift tax with FairTax. (Nov 2012)
  • Adopt a single-rate tax system. (Jul 2010)
  • Repeal tax hikes in capital gains and death tax. (Jul 2010)
  • Replace income tax & estate tax with 23% sales tax. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes an income tax increase. (Sep 2012)
  • Repeal the death tax, immediately and with no expiration. (Feb 2013)
  • Replace income tax and IRS with FairTax. (Jan 2015)
  • Death Tax is a pernicious double tax. (Apr 2015)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Mike Haridopolos on Tax Reform
Republican 2012 Senate primary challenger: Click here for Mike Haridopolos on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Augustus Invictus on Tax Reform
Republican Candidate for U.S. Senator (withdrew Dec. 2017): Click here for Augustus Invictus on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ron DeSantis on Tax Reform
Republican (retiring 2016) (District 6): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • Must remain a low-tax state with no income tax. (Mar 2019)
  • Tax cuts help US companies compete with foreign businesses. (Nov 2018)
  • Keep Florida a low-tax state; super-majority to raise taxes. (Oct 2018)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Aug 2012)
  • Opposes an income tax increase. (Sep 2012)
  • Replace income tax and IRS with FairTax. (Jan 2015)
  • Death Tax is a pernicious double tax. (Apr 2015)
Patrick Murphy on Tax Reform
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Murphy on other issues.
  • Supports increasing tax rates. (Oct 2012)
  • Rated Raising estate tax to 1990s level means $448B in new revenue. (Apr 2015)
Trey Radel on Tax Reform
Republican (resigned 2014) (District 19): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Trey Radel on other issues.
  • Adopt a single-rate tax system. (Jul 2010)
  • Repeal tax hikes in capital gains and death tax. (Jul 2010)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Aug 2012)
  • Opposes an income tax increase. (Sep 2012)
Bill Young on Tax Reform
Republican Representative (FL-10): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Bill Young on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Voted YES on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • Rated 59% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 17% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes. (Aug 2010)
  • No European-style VAT (value-added tax). (May 2010)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
  • Repeal the death tax, immediately and with no expiration. (Jan 2013)
  • Repeal marriage tax; cut middle class taxes. (Sep 1994)
Jeb Bush on Tax Reform
Former FL Governor; Republican Presidential candidate: Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Jeb Bush on other issues.
  • Obama term resulted in $2,300 less in middle class pockets. (Oct 2015)
  • Reduce corporate tax rate to stimulate growth. (Sep 2015)
  • Tax plan disproportionately benefits middle class, not rich. (Sep 2015)
  • Cutting taxes decreases the deficit dynamically. (Sep 2015)
  • I am a real conservative. (Sep 2015)
  • 1994: Require voter approval of any new taxes. (Jan 2015)
  • No pledge on taxes; trade-offs on taxes means leadership. (Mar 2014)
  • Compromise on taxes ok, as part of a spending cut package. (Mar 2013)
  • Remove Intangibles Tax on stocks, bonds & dividends. (Dec 2009)
  • 1987: supported sales service tax; 1998: opposed it. (Feb 2007)
  • Cutting "intangibles tax" helps "seniors and savers". (Feb 2007)
  • Supports estate tax repeal, but not at states’ expense. (Jun 2001)
  • Don’t broaden county & city taxing authority. (Jun 2001)
  • Voter approval of tax increases; cut taxes by $1B. (Jan 2000)
  • No national sales tax or VAT. (Feb 2000)
  • Let states independently determine estate taxes. (May 2001)
Bill McBride on Tax Reform
Former Democrat Challenger (2002): Click here for Bill McBride on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Janet Reno on Tax Reform
Former Democratic Challenger (2006), and Cabinet Sec'y: Click here for Janet Reno on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Bilirakis on Tax Reform
Republican (Retired 2006) (District 9): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Michael Bilirakis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Voted YES on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • Phaseout the death tax. (Mar 2001)
  • Abolish IRS--replace income tax with national sales tax. (Jul 2003)
  • Rated 64% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Repeal marriage tax; cut middle class taxes. (Sep 1994)
Charles Canady on Tax Reform
Former GOP (District 12): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Charles Canady on other issues.
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • Repeal marriage tax; cut middle class taxes. (Sep 1994)
Betty Castor on Tax Reform
2004 former Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Betty Castor on other issues.
  • Tax cuts must reward people who work hard for a living. (Oct 2004)
  • Promote tax fairness for all, not just the wealthy. (Oct 2004)
Peter Deutsch on Tax Reform
Former Democratic Senate challenger (2004); US Rep.: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Peter Deutsch on other issues.
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Voted NO on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted NO on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted NO on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • Reduce the capital gains tax . (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 28% by NTU, indicating a "Big Spender" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
Peter Deutsch on Tax Reform
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 20): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Peter Deutsch on other issues.
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Voted NO on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted NO on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted NO on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • Reduce the capital gains tax . (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 28% by NTU, indicating a "Big Spender" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
Tillie Fowler on Tax Reform
Former GOP (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tillie Fowler on other issues.
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • Repeal marriage tax; cut middle class taxes. (Sep 1994)
Porter Goss on Tax Reform
Republican (Until 2004) (District 14): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Porter Goss on other issues.
  • Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Voted YES on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • Reduce the capital gains tax . (Jan 2001)
  • Phaseout the death tax. (Mar 2001)
  • Abolish IRS--replace income tax with national sales tax. (Jul 2003)
  • Rated 60% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Member of the Congressional Flat Tax Caucus. (Nov 2007)
  • Repeal marriage tax; cut middle class taxes. (Sep 1994)
  • Implement socially fair, broad-based tax cuts. (Sep 1998)
Bob Graham on Tax Reform
Former Democratic Senator; retired 2004: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Bob Graham on other issues.
  • Irresponsible to promise no new taxes. (Sep 2003)
  • Repeal Bush tax cuts that went to top earners. (Sep 2003)
  • Estate tax repeal hurts federal-state relations. (Jun 2001)
  • Voted NO on $350 billion in tax breaks over 11 years. (May 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing marriage penalty instead of cutting top tax rates. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on increasing tax deductions for college tuition. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the 'marriage penalty'. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on across-the-board spending cut. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted NO on requiring super-majority for raising taxes. (Apr 1998)
  • Rated 22% by NTU, indicating a "Big Spender" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
Katherine Harris on Tax Reform
Republican challenger (2006); Former US Representative: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Katherine Harris on other issues.
  • Supports Fair Tax: 23% sales tax to replace income tax. (Nov 2006)
  • Income tax requires 5 billion hours for annual compliance. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Rated 60% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
Katherine Harris on Tax Reform
Republican (until 2007) (District 13): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Katherine Harris on other issues.
  • Supports Fair Tax: 23% sales tax to replace income tax. (Nov 2006)
  • Income tax requires 5 billion hours for annual compliance. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Rated 60% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
Connie Mack on Tax Reform
Former Republican Senator (until 2000): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack on other issues.
  • Voted YES on eliminating the 'marriage penalty'. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on across-the-board spending cut. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted YES on requiring super-majority for raising taxes. (Apr 1998)
  • Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  • Member of the Congressional Flat Tax Caucus. (Nov 2007)
  • Repeal the Death Tax. (Jan 2009)
  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes. (Aug 2010)
  • No European-style VAT (value-added tax). (May 2010)
Bill McCollum on Tax Reform
Former Republican challenger (2004); former US Rep.: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill McCollum on other issues.
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Repeal marriage tax; cut middle class taxes. (Sep 1994)
Bill McCollum on Tax Reform
Republican (Until 2001) (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill McCollum on other issues.
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Repeal marriage tax; cut middle class taxes. (Sep 1994)
Carrie Meek on Tax Reform
Democrat (retired 2002) (District 17): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Carrie Meek on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted NO on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • American People's Dividend: Give $300 to every person. (Feb 2001)
  • Tax incentives for child care; eliminate marriage penalty. (Jul 1999)
  • Tax incentives for education, new schools, & families. (Jul 1999)
Bob Smith on Tax Reform
Republican Sr Senator (NH; retired 2002): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Bob Smith on other issues.
  • Reduce taxes instead of making taxes more progressive. (Mar 2010)
  • Tobacco bill was a $500B tax bill in disguise. (Aug 1999)
  • Throw out tax code & fire IRS agents who harass citizens. (Jul 1999)
  • Lower taxes for individuals and businesses. (May 1999)
  • Overhaul the entire tax system. (Mar 1999)
  • Flat tax ok, consumption tax not. (Jul 1996)
  • Voted NO on reducing marriage penalty instead of cutting top tax rates. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on increasing tax deductions for college tuition. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the 'marriage penalty'. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on across-the-board spending cut. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted YES on requiring super-majority for raising taxes. (Apr 1998)
  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes. (Aug 2010)
Karen Thurman on Tax Reform
Former Democrat (District 5): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Karen Thurman on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted NO on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • Tax incentives for child care; eliminate marriage penalty. (Jul 1999)
  • Tax incentives for education, new schools, & families. (Jul 1999)
Sandy Adams on Tax Reform
Republican (Lost 2012 primary) (District 24): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Sandy Adams on other issues.
  • Make marginal income tax cuts permanent. (Nov 2010)
  • Opposes both marriage penalty & federal tax increases. (Aug 2010)
  • Adopt a single-rate tax system. (Jul 2010)
  • Repeal tax hikes in capital gains and death tax. (Jul 2010)
  • Replace income tax & estate tax with 23% sales tax. (Jan 2011)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
Allen Boyd on Tax Reform
Democratic Representative (FL-2): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Allen Boyd on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted NO on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Voted NO on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted NO on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted NO on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • 50-25-25 budget formula for debt-tax cuts-spending. (Feb 2001)
  • Rated 30% by NTU, indicating a "Big Spender" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 80% by the CTJ, indicating support of progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
Dennis Bradley on Tax Reform
2010 Veterans Party Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dennis Bradley on other issues.
  • Total reformation of our Tax System via FairTax. (Mar 2010)
Ginny Brown-Waite on Tax Reform
Republican Representative (FL-5): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Ginny Brown-Waite on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Rated 56% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  • Replace income tax & employment tax with FairTax. (Jan 2009)
  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes. (Aug 2010)
  • No European-style VAT (value-added tax). (May 2010)
Jim Davis on Tax Reform
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Jim Davis on other issues.
  • Voted NO on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Voted NO on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted NO on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted NO on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • Rated 27% by NTU, indicating a "Big Spender" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
Bernard DeCastro on Tax Reform
2010 Constitution Party Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bernard DeCastro on other issues.
  • Repeal 16th Amendment; adopt a FairTax. (Aug 2010)
  • Adopt a single-rate tax system. (Jul 2010)
  • Repeal tax hikes in capital gains and death tax. (Jul 2010)
Lincoln Diaz-Balart on Tax Reform
Republican Representative (FL-21): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Lincoln Diaz-Balart on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Voted YES on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • Rated 58% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes. (Aug 2010)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
Tom Feeney on Tax Reform
Republican Representative (FL-24): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Tom Feeney on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Rated 74% by NTU, indicating a "Taxpayer's Friend" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
Mark Foley on Tax Reform
Republican (District 16): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Mark Foley on other issues.
  • Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Voted YES on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • Overhaul income tax; end capital gains & inheritance tax. (Dec 2000)
  • Phaseout the death tax. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 59% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Repeal marriage tax; cut middle class taxes. (Sep 1994)
  • Implement socially fair, broad-based tax cuts. (Sep 1998)
Jeff Greene on Tax Reform
2010 Democratic challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jeff Greene on other issues.
  • Repeal Bush tax cuts, exempting small business. (Aug 2010)
Harry Johnston on Tax Reform
Democrat (1988-1996) (District 7): Click here for Harry Johnston on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ric Keller on Tax Reform
Republican Representative (FL-8): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Ric Keller on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Voted YES on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Phaseout the death tax. (Mar 2001)
  • Abolish IRS--replace income tax with national sales tax. (Jul 2003)
  • Rated 66% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
Ron Klein on Tax Reform
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ron Klein on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
Suzanne Kosmas on Tax Reform
Former Democrat (until 2010) (District 24): Click here for Suzanne Kosmas on other issues.
    No stance on record.
George LeMieux on Tax Reform
2012 Republican Primary Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for George LeMieux on other issues.
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
Connie Mack IV on Tax Reform
Senate challenger; Republican Representative (FL-14): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack IV on other issues.
  • Litmus test: Voting for higher taxes means it's time to go. (Oct 2012)
  • Voted NO on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
Tim Mahoney on Tax Reform
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tim Mahoney on other issues.
  • Voted YES on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • 50-25-25 budget formula for debt-tax cuts-spending. (Feb 2001)
Mel Martinez on Tax Reform
Republican Jr Senator (FL); previously Secretary of H.U.D.: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Mel Martinez on other issues.
  • Make Bush’s tax cuts permanent for strong economic growth. (Oct 2004)
  • Make the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted NO on increasing tax rate for people earning over $1 million. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on allowing AMT reduction without budget offset. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on raising the Death Tax exemption to $5M from $1M. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on raising estate tax exemption to $5 million. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on supporting permanence of estate tax cuts. (Aug 2006)
  • Voted YES on permanently repealing the `death tax`. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on $47B for military by repealing capital gains tax cut. (Feb 2006)
  • Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Feb 2006)
  • Voted YES on extending the tax cuts on capital gains and dividends. (Nov 2005)
  • Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  • Keep reduction of capital gains tax. (Mar 2009)
Kendrick Meek on Tax Reform
Democratic Representative (FL-17): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Kendrick Meek on other issues.
  • Bush tax cuts killed surpluses; no more trickle-down. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted NO on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Rated 22% by NTU, indicating a "Big Spender" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the CTJ, indicating support of progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  • Supports more federal taxes & keeping marriage penalty. (Aug 2010)
Dan Miller on Tax Reform
Republican (retired) (District 13): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Dan Miller on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • Phaseout the death tax. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Congressional Flat Tax Caucus. (Nov 2007)
  • Repeal marriage tax; cut middle class taxes. (Sep 1994)
Adam Putnam on Tax Reform
Republican Representative (FL-12): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Adam Putnam on other issues.
  • Amend constitution to make tax hikes harder. (Sep 2017)
  • Opposes a "kayak tax" on non-motorized boats. (Feb 2017)
  • Voted NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Voted YES on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Phaseout the death tax. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 61% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes. (Aug 2010)
Joe Scarborough on Tax Reform
Republican (District 1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Joe Scarborough on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Phaseout the death tax. (Mar 2001)
  • Repeal marriage tax; cut middle class taxes. (Sep 1994)
Clay Shaw on Tax Reform
Republican (District 22): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Clay Shaw on other issues.
  • Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Voted YES on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • Phaseout the death tax. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 57% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Repeal marriage tax; cut middle class taxes. (Sep 1994)
  • Implement socially fair, broad-based tax cuts. (Sep 1998)
Alexander Snitker on Tax Reform
2010 Libertarian challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Alexander Snitker on other issues.
  • Repeal the 16th Amendment; add Balanced Budget Amendment. (Aug 2010)
  • FairTax: simple, fair, understandable, & encourages growth. (Jul 2010)
  • Adopt a single-rate tax system. (Jul 2010)
  • Repeal tax hikes in capital gains and death tax. (Jul 2010)
Cliff Stearns on Tax Reform
Republican Representative (FL-6): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Cliff Stearns on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004)
  • Voted YES on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • Phaseout the death tax. (Mar 2001)
  • Abolish IRS--replace income tax with national sales tax. (Jul 2003)
  • Rated 73% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  • Member of the Congressional Flat Tax Caucus. (Nov 2007)
  • Replace income tax & employment tax with FairTax. (Jan 2009)
  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes. (Aug 2010)
  • Replace income tax & estate tax with 23% sales tax. (Jan 2011)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
  • Repeal marriage tax; cut middle class taxes. (Sep 1994)
Dave Weldon on Tax Reform
Republican Representative (FL-15): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Dave Weldon on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • Phaseout the death tax. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 62% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  • Repeal marriage tax; cut middle class taxes. (Sep 1994)
Robert Wexler on Tax Reform
Democratic Representative (FL-19): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Robert Wexler on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted NO on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted NO on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted NO on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted NO on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • American People's Dividend: Give $300 to every person. (Feb 2001)
  • Rated 25% by NTU, indicating a "Big Spender" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the CTJ, indicating support of progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
Kat Cammack on Tax Reform
Republican (District 3): Click here for Kat Cammack on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Val Demings on Tax Reform
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Val Demings on other issues.
  • Supports increasing income tax rates. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports tax increases to balance the budget. (Nov 2016)
Byron Donalds on Tax Reform
Republican (District 19): Click here for Byron Donalds on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Scott Franklin on Tax Reform
Republican (District 15): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Scott Franklin on other issues.
  • Focus on lowering taxes and decreasing federal spending. (Dec 2020)
  • Anti-taxation, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Carlos Gimenez on Tax Reform
Republican (District 26): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carlos Gimenez on other issues.
  • Keep corporate tax below 21%. (Feb 2021)
Alan Grayson on Tax Reform
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Alan Grayson on other issues.
  • Supports increasing tax rates. (Oct 2012)
  • Opposes eliminating the inheritance tax. (Oct 2012)
  • Rated Raising estate tax to 1990s level means $448B in new revenue. (Apr 2015)
Connie Mack IV on Tax Reform
Senate challenger; Republican Representative (FL-14): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack IV on other issues.
  • Litmus test: Voting for higher taxes means it's time to go. (Oct 2012)
  • Voted NO on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
David Rivera on Tax Reform
Republican (District 25): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for David Rivera on other issues.
  • Extend the tax cuts for all Americans & businesses. (Nov 2010)
  • Supports eliminating the estate tax. (Nov 2010)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
Maria Elvira Salazar on Tax Reform
Republican (District 27): Click here for Maria Elvira Salazar on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dave Weldon on Tax Reform
Republican Representative (FL-15): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Dave Weldon on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending AMT exemptions to avoid hitting middle-income. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)
  • Phaseout the death tax. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 62% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)
  • Repeal marriage tax; cut middle class taxes. (Sep 1994)
Allen West on Tax Reform
Republican (District 22): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Allen West on other issues.
  • American Exceptionalism depends on flattening our tax code. (Nov 2010)
  • Supports eliminating the estate tax. (Nov 2010)
  • Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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