Mitch Perry
President Donald Trump may have signed the GOP-supported tax reform plan into law weeks ago, but the battle over its popular support is just beginning.
That’s why the conservative-leaning American Action Network (AAN) announced Wednesday that they are launching digital ads in 20 congressional districts touting the benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including two in South Florida.
The $1.5 million digital ad campaign will run for two weeks, part of AAN’s $10 million commitment to promote the merits of tax reform following the bill’s passage.
NEW: Major digital ad campaign highlights the benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. https://t.co/j27UbXzh9b pic.twitter.com/9Wlxg49Foh
— American Action Network (@AAN) January 10, 2018
“All across the country, hardworking Americans are feeling the effects of pro-growth tax reform as companies announce bonuses and wage increases,” said Corry Bliss, AAN Executive Director. “Real results for real workers means that for a typical family of four this new tax code will provide a tax cut upward of $2,000. AAN is committed to spreading the winning message of pro-growth tax reform in the months ahead.”
Republicans are counting on the rewrite of the tax code to maintain their control of Congress during this year’s midterm elections. Yet public opinion polls taken over the past few months show that it remains unpopular overall.
Just about a third of Americans support the new law, according to USA Today/Suffolk University polling conducted last month. About half of Americans did not believe they would enjoy a tax break under the new law, the survey found.
Most American will see an average tax cut of about $1,600 in 2018, with the most significant benefit going to households making between $308,000 and $733,000, according to an analysis by the Tax Policy Center. Middle-income taxpayers would pay about $900 less than under current law (approximately 1.6 percent of after-tax income), while the lowest income households would get an even more modest tax cut compared to current law.
Thank @RepBrianMast for his work to advance pro-growth tax reform. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the average family of four in #FL18 will see a $2,248 tax cut. pic.twitter.com/qLMLJLZM1z
— American Action Network (@AAN) January 6, 2018
By contrast, the highest-income one percent of households, those making about $733,000 and up, would also see an average tax cut of roughly $50,000 — or 3.4 percent of their after-tax income — the Tax Policy Center says.
AAN will feature digital ads in Florida’s 18th and 26th Congressional Districts. CD 18, in the Palm Beach County area, is currently held by Republican Brian Mast, while CD 26 Republican Carlos Curbelo is fending off a fierce attack by liberal-leaning groups to keep his seat, which encompasses parts of Miami south to Key West.
Thanks to @RepCurbelo’s commitment to advancing middle-class tax cuts, a typical family of four in #FL26 will see a tax cut of $1,904. That is the result of meaningful tax reform for Florida families. pic.twitter.com/wwDUzCbcdQ
— American Action Network (@AAN) January 5, 2018
