[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 58 (Friday, April 15, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H1740]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                TAX DAY

  (Mr. HARDY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HARDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in advance of tax day to address 
the U.S. Tax Code and its impact on our economy.
  There is no escaping the fact that our Tax Code is written in a 
manner that is burdensome to individuals. It is complex and unruly. 
However, I want to speak briefly about the dire effects that it has on 
small businesses.
  Over 28 million small businesses in this country are the true 
economic drivers. As the tax changes continue to plague small 
businesses, we have a major problem. Instead of concentrating on 
servicing their customers, growing their company, or creating jobs, 
they are overwhelmed with tax provision changes. This is a never-ending 
story.
  When that small business in Nevada diverts efforts and resources to 
deal with tax compliance issues, they are not focusing on why they are 
in business. They need a Tax Code that is simpler, fairer, and flatter.
  As the debate surrounding tax reform continues, let's make sure that 
our Tax Code doesn't impact job creation.

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