Tax Relief

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) confirmed today that hardworking Americans will receive bigger paychecks due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.  The IRS released new withholding guidelines today for employers to implement the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. According to the Treasury, "with this guidance, most American workers will begin to… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) today praised the conferenced version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which maintains the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program. Carter fought to protect these historic tax credits in the final agreement.  "As soon as I heard these historic tax credits were on the line, I went straight to the chairman of the House… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) voted today for the largest overhaul of the American tax code in more than thirty years. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which passed the House today with Carter's support, cuts taxes, creates jobs and works to stimulate our economy. In Georgia, it has been estimated this legislation will lead to the creation of 29,521 jobs in our state and raise… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) today officially supported including a repeal of the individual mandate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.  "Including the repeal of the individual mandate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the right move to make," said Carter. "The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a bold tax plan that will work for all Americans. While delivering on our… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) today praised the introduction of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the House Republican tax relief plan.  "This is a big day," said Carter. "Today, we introduced a tax relief plan that will finally deliver relief from America's antiquated and overly burdensome tax code which I believe is the greatest threat to economic… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01) voted today for the House Republican budget for the coming year. The proposal would balance the budget within 10 years, strengthen our national defense, and work to rein in Washington's spending and improper payments.  "I have long said that the national debt is the single greatest threat to our national security," said Carter. "It is… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today announced that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is honoring his request to extend tax relief to victims of Hurricane Irma.  As a result, residents and businesses in the entire state of Georgia now have until January 31, 2018, to file certain individual and business tax returns, as well as other tax relief… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01) released the following statement in response to President Trump's speech on tax reform: "I have always said that I believe our antiquated and burdensome tax code is the greatest threat to economic opportunity in this country. I believe Americans need and deserve tax relief so strongly that I made sure my first act as a Member of Congress was… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01) released the following statement after the Trump Administration's introduction of a tax reform proposal: "I have long said that America’s antiquated and overly burdensome tax code is the greatest threat to economic opportunity in this country. I am relieved that we finally have a president that agrees. The bold proposal introduced by the Trump… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01) today requested an extension of the deadline for individual and business tax returns and tax payments to March 15, 2017 for residents in Georgia counties affected by Hurricane Matthew. Carter also requested any additional tax relief available. In a letter sent to Internal Revenue… Read more »