Put policy aside: Kamala Harris will win or lose based on the excitement factor
FOX NewsAUG 13 2024
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris Wednesday proposed to expand the small business tax credit tenfold to help revive the segment across the US.
Speaking in New Hampshire, Harris proposed to let small businesses allocate the deductions over many years or to claim the $50K deduction on turning profitable.
Emphasizing her plan to build an "opportunity economy," she promised to lower the cost of starting a new business, ease red tape, and simplify the tax code.
Kamala Harris faces a tough challenge in winning over small-business owners, who currently lean toward supporting another Trump administration. To that extent, her championing of tax breaks directly benefiting small businesses is a bold move. So is her promise to cut red tape. By addressing these concerns, Harris can appeal to small-business owners who feel overlooked.
Kamala Harris's promised tax plan for small businesses comes in the backdrop of her other proposal -- to hike corporate tax, which could have significant negative effects on small businesses, too, besides the broader economy. Small businesses that rely on larger corporations could be badly hit. In contrast, Trump's proposed tax relief could boost earnings, making Harris's plan appear detrimental.