Americans for Tax Reform

Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) stands firmly against any tax hikes as a fundamental belief. We advocate for a tax system that is straightforward, fair, transparent, and lower than current rates. We think that the government's influence over people's lives comes from its ability to impose taxes, and we believe that this influence should be reduced. ATR was established in 1985 by Grover Norquist at the invitation of President Reagan.

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Paragon Institute: Survey Shows 81% of Voters Support Medicaid Work Requirements

2 weeks ago | atr.org | Isabelle Morales

The Paragon Institute recently published a survey focused on Americans’ attitudes regarding Medicaid reform. The survey found that Americans’ support for such reforms, like work requirements and moving one-half of Medicaid expansion recipients into the Obamacare exchanges, was high. To read the Paragon Institute survey results in full, click here. Lawmakers should take heed of these results.
MFN Drug Pricing Would Reduce Cures and Capitulate to China, Not End Foreign Freeloading

1 month ago | atr.org | Isabelle Morales

In recent months, a few policymakers and activists, not speaking on behalf of the Trump Administration, have called for the implementation of a Most Favored Nation (MFN) drug pricing model through the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI).
ATR Supports the Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act

1 month ago | atr.org | Isabelle Morales

In the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Democrats passed disastrous price controls on prescription drugs through a so-called “negotiation” process on behalf of Medicare. In addition to the many negative effects of this policy, including shortages, increased costs of other drugs, and reduction in R&D, the policy also created a small molecule “pill penalty,” disincentivizing the creation and sale of small molecule drugs.
25+ Free Market Groups, Activists Support CRA to Overturn Biden-Era IRS Rule

1 month ago | atr.org | Isabelle Morales

Today, Americans for Tax Reform, with 25 other free market groups and activists, released a coalition letter in support of Rep. Glenn Grothman’s (R-Wis.) CRA to nullify a Biden-era IRS rule that significantly weakened a taxpayer protection in section 6751(b) of the tax code. IRC Section 6751(b) prohibits IRS agents from levying a fine or penalty without written approval of an agent’s immediate supervisor.
ATR Supports House Appropriation’s Clean CR

1 month ago | atr.org | Isabelle Morales

On Saturday, the House Appropriations Committee released the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. This bill would extend government funding through September and avert a shutdown this week, on March 14. The proposed CR would reduce discretionary spending while fully funding core government services. Americans for Tax Reform urges members to support this clean CR.
Michigan has a Welfare Problem, but it’s not the one that you Think. - Americans for Tax Reform

Jan 23, 2025 | atr.org | Atticus Vernacchio

It’s no secret that Michigan’s has a job problem. With a 45th in the nation unemployment rate and pitiful job growth relative to its population, the state needs change, desperately. After years of trying to bury everyone’s head in the sand following a brief spurt of positive media attention where, among other things, CNBC bizarrely Michigan a top state for doing business, Governor Whitmer has finally come around.
A Lose-Lose Situaiton for New York City as Hochul Finally Implements Wildly Unpopular Congestion Tax - Americans for Tax Reform

Jan 23, 2025 | atr.org | Atticus Vernacchio

When Governor Kathy Hochul postponed the infamous congestion pricing program, she cited a “a fear of unintended consequences for New Yorkers.”. Between the sudden, last minute decision to pause the program and now, it’s unclear what has changed, but Hochul seems to believe something did. Just a week ago, she unleashed the policy to the public despite its nearly 70% disapproval rate. There are numerous reasons why a congestion tax is a bad idea, which ATR has written about extensively.
Hawaii Residents See Largest Tax Cut in State History - Americans for Tax Reform

Jan 21, 2025 | atr.org | Atticus Vernacchio

On January 1st, HB 2404, the single largest income tax cut Hawaii has ever seen went into effect, providing sorely needed relief for one of the country’s most economically harmful income tax systems. This bill was the culmination of years of efforts from the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, whose work on HB 2404 got them the “biggest win for freedom” award from the State Policy Network (SPN).
Michigan Democrats Want to Hike the Corporate Tax Rate in a Lame Duck Session - Americans for Tax Reform

Dec 5, 2024 | atr.org | Atticus Vernacchio

Earlier this week, Michigan Democrat’s introduced House Bill 6217, legislation that would raise the corporate tax rate from 6 to 8.5%. Beginning next year, Michigan may have one of the highest corporate rates in the nation.
Top 3 Ways Teamsters Boss Sean O’Brien Stabbed President Trump In The Back

Nov 20, 2024 | atr.org | Tom Hebert

Teamsters Union President Sean O’Brien is pushing President-elect Donald Trump to nominate former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) for Secretary of the Department of Labor, media reports indicate. Chavez-DeRemer is a co-sponsor of the anti-worker “Protecting the Right to Organize” (PRO) Act, a bill that bans right-to-work laws nationwide, snuffs out independent contractors who want to be their own boss, and exacerbates union harassment of workers.