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Myth busting claims on the impact of the company tax cut

  • Written by Jim Minifie, Productivity Growth Program Director, Grattan Institute

In the drawn-out debate on the value of a company tax cut to our economy, there have been a number of claims: that the plan would cost A$50 billion; that the cuts are just a handout to foreign investors; that there will be little benefit for many years; and that there are cheaper ways to stimulate investment.

Many of these claims are misleading or...

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