Ask M - Joel Slemrod invites questions about tax policies in the presidential election

University of Michigan economics professor Joel Slemrod invites questions about tax policies of presidential candidates and what it means for you.

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[UM News Service]

Hello @pinkusensei - please ask question in the comments. Thanks.

[JamesMurrayHernandez]

My question is regarding the presidential proposal on the repatriation of US company profits for reduced tax rate provided that these companies create jobs. First, this seems like a very slow economic stimulus at best. How long would it take for such a change in the tax code to have any measurable effect. Thank you!

[Limeen1]

Interested in learning more about Ron Paul's new policies he would implement as President. Thanks.

[barbarajhagan]

The proposal from Obama indicates it will be paid for by 'closing loopholes'. Our confidence that this can/will be done is at an all time low. Does the proposal go far enough to make a difference and if so, what are the chances of passage of the proposal?

[pinkusensei]

Where do viewers ask, here in the comments?

[Tracy Scott]

Question How can the U.S. Changes its GPD and GNP, to better Service American and the need for Jobs. Is it also possible to force American Companies to return to America, by adjustments to the Import Tax's to ( say with out saying it) if you want to do business the world’s largest economy we want your factories located in America. What or how would this type of change effect the worlds economic posture.

[jorgipogi]

What are the main loopholes in the tax systems in regards to corporations that President Obama is talking about?