Rep. Mike Thompson Statement on 'Tax Day'

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today issued the following statement in advance of “Tax Day,” which marks the date that individual income tax returns are due to the federal government. This year, the filing deadline was extended from April 15 to April 18:

“Although no one likes paying taxes, we recognize they are necessary to educate our students, pave our roads, and support our military and law enforcement. Taxes are also used to provide services to our most vulnerable citizens, including women, children, and seniors.

“I continue to work toward reforming our country's tax code. There's no doubt that changes are needed. Tax provisions are too complex and too confusing. This complexity adds to the belief by some that Americans are overtaxed even though tax rates are at their lowest level since the Truman Administration.

“As a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, I am working to simplify our tax code and ensure it is fair and equitable. We must also continue to invest wisely in healthcare, education, energy, transportation, and other proven sources of job creation and innovation. These are the smart investments that will drive our country's economic recovery and set us on a path toward long-term fiscal success.”