Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite : Proudly Representing Florida's Congressional District

Tax Relief

Americans pay too much in taxes, which is why I have been working to reduce the tax burden for the residents of the 5th District of Florida.  On average, tax cuts passed by previous Republican Congresses have saved American workers and families hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.  This commonsense tax relief eliminated the marriage penalty, increased the child tax credit to $1,000, reduced capital gains tax to 15% and to only 5% for low-income workers, allowed the self-employed to deduct the full amount of their health insurance costs, reinstated the state sales tax deduction, and doubled the Lifetime Learning Credit.

Because of Congressional budget rules, much of this tax relief will expire without further Congressional action.  I am proud to fight alongside commonsense Members of the House who want to make the tax cuts permanent.  The best way to spur the economy is to allow Americans to keep more of their hard earned wages.  If Congress does not act soon Americans will face the one of highest tax increases in years, including the removal of the state sales tax deduction for Florida residents .  I assure you that as your Representative, I will work my hardest to ensure that does not happen.