ICYMI: Arizonans Sound the Alarm That GOP Tax Law Favors Wealthy Over Working Families, Retirees

PHOENIX — Many provisions of the 2017 GOP Tax Law expire next year and Linda Somo, the president of the Arizona Alliance of Retired Americans, wants Arizonans to know that Congress has the power to pass a fairer tax law that benefits working families and retirees, – unlike the 2017 law that favors the wealthy and corporations.

According to Public News Service:

Somo added the issue needs to be revisited before it gets renewed in 2025. She was in D.C. last month and spoke to Arizona lawmakers. 

"Once we have a new Congress in session, after January, they could start closing some loopholes, even if it's not the actual tax law," Soto explained. "There are some things they could do to tweak that law ahead of time."

Somo, a retired teacher, says a more just tax code would translate to better funding for public education, better access to health care and a stronger social net for all Americans. 

"It really ticks me off when I think, 'OK, I pay 15% and someone who is a billionaire probably is paying a far less percent because they can take advantage of all kinds of loopholes,'" she continued. 

“The 2017 GOP Tax Law benefits the wealthy and corporations and does next to nothing for retirees like Linda or other Arizona working families,” said Les Braswell with Honest Arizona. “Arizonans have a right to find out more about how the law impacts them.”

Arizonans can find out more about the GOP Tax Law HERE.

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