國會議員尼克藍普森投票支持通過中小企業減稅法案

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世界名人网讯 國會議員尼克藍普森(Stafford地區---民主黨) 今天投票支持通過兩黨立法以延長中小企業的關鍵稅收規定。2007中小企業減稅法案 (H.R.976)是一個收支中立成套方案, 包括為中小企業減稅至2017年共13億美元。

"作為從前的中小企業主, 我了解中小企業主們面臨的挑戰, " 國會議員藍普森說。"這個法案的通過表明兩黨合作對美國的勞動大眾有利。我對自己能幫助通過此法案從而幫助第22選區及整個東南德州的中小企業主而感到自豪。

H.R. 976法案包括提高中小企業增加支出總額及延長1年第179條扣稅的條款。如此可以幫助中小企業主得以負擔大量資金成本如商店更新、設備升級、技術購買。此法案也為弱勢勞工提供稅收抵免。

該法令還有助於靠"小費抵稅信用"的餐廳雇主。它允許業主繼續申報全額"小費抵稅信用", 儘管提高聯邦最低工資標准, 但可凍結最低工資水平以計算出信用。

在美國商會、美國農場局聯合會、工作機會抵稅聯盟的支持下,H.R. 976法案在兩黨壓倒性支持下在國會獲得通過。

美國的中小企業僱用了50%美國私人勞動力。在大休斯頓地區, 有八萬六千一百一十九家中小企業僱佣了四分之一的區域工作者。

中小企業減稅法案將為參眾兩院同意把聯邦最低工資從每小時5.15美元提高至7.25美元每小時的立法鋪平道路。

休斯頓大商會發表了如下評論:

休斯敦地區是一個企業家的地區。大約有100人以下的企業在休士頓地區有七萬六千家, 共僱佣區域工作者五十七萬四千八百人,提供二百零二億美元的年薪。除了對整體經濟的穩定作出貢獻, 我們的中小企業界大大提高了休士頓地區的經濟增長潛力。今天的小型企業就是明天的跨國公司,有的正在迅速作出這種過渡。休士頓地區已有13家公司登上2006<財富>雜誌100家發展最快的美國公司名單。

作為休士頓地區首屈一指的企業提倡者,休斯頓大商會認識到我們中小企業界對未來繁榮的重要性并為中小企業減稅法案的通過而喝彩。把中小企業主負擔減到最小將促進對地區的經濟起關鍵作用的行業增長。"

(翻譯: 羅 玲　 國會議員藍普森亞裔助理)

英文原文如下:

NEWS RELEASE
Office of Congressman Nick Lampson
22nd Congressional District - TX
February 16, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:　　　Jessica Michan　 Office (281)240-3700/ Cell (281)757-3800
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Greater Houston Partnership Contact: April Young (713) 844-3641

Congressman Nick Lampson Votes to Pass Tax Relief for Small Businesses
House Passes the Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 to Provide Targeted Tax Cuts to Small Businesses

Washington, DC - Congressman Nick Lampson (D-Stafford) today voted to pass bi-partisan legislation that would extend critical tax provisions to small business owners.　The Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 (H.R.976) is a revenue-neutral package that includes $1.3 billion in tax cuts through 2017 for small businesses.

"As a former small business owner, I know the challenges that small business owners face," said Congressman Lampson. "The passage of this bill shows how bi-partisan cooperation can benefit working American men and women. I am proud to have helped pass this bill to assist small businesses in the 22nd Congressional District and across Southeast Texas."

H.R. 976 includes provisions to increase the total amount for small business expenses and a one-year extension for Section 179 tax deductions. This will allow small businesses to more easily afford large capital expenses such as store updates, equipment upgrades, and technology purchases. The Act also extends the tax credit for employers of certain disadvantaged workers.

The Act also helps restaurant employers who depend on "tip credits" in their deductions. It allows businesses to continue claiming the full tip credit despite any increase in the federal minimum wage, freezing the minimum wage level in order to calculate the credit.

Supported by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Farm Bureau Federation, and Work Opportunity Tax Credit Coalition, H.R. 976 passed the House floor with overwhelming bipartisan support.

America's small businesses employ 50 percent of America's private workforce. In the metropolitan Houston area, there are 86,119 small businesses which employ 1 in 4 area workers.

The Small Business Tax Relief Act will pave the way for the House and Senate to agree on legislation to raise the Federal minimum wage from $5.15 per hour to $7.25 per hour.

The Greater Houston Partnership released the following statement:

"The Houston Region is a region of entrepreneurs. There are approximately 76,000 businesses with 100 or fewer employees in the Houston region, which collectively employ one in four area workers (574,800) and provide $20.2 billion in annual payroll. In addition to contributing to overall economic stability, our small business community greatly enhances the Houston Region's potential for economic growth. Today's micro-enterprises are tomorrow's multinationals and　 some of them are quickly making that transition. Thirteen Houston area firms are on Fortune Magazine's 2006 list of the 100 fastest-growing U.S. companies.

"As the Houston region's leading business advocate, the Greater Houston Partnership recognizes the importance of our small business community to our future prosperity and applauds passage of the Small Business Tax Relief Act. By minimizing the tax burden placed on small enterprises, it will facilitate the growth of a sector vital to our region's economy."