2008 Presidential Candidates' Tax Proposals

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Candidate

Hillary Clinton

Barack Obama

John McCain

Information is as reported on candidates' websites and public statements. TPC has not verified claims made.

Sources:

Clinton, Hillary "American Health Choices Plan."
Clinton, Hillary "Hillary Clinton’s American Retirement Accounts Plan: A 401(k) Plan For All Americans" October 9, 2007.
Clinton, Hillary "Restoring the American Dream: Hillary Clinton's Economic Blueprint for the 21st Century"
Cooper, Michael "McCain Outlines Broad Proposals for U.S. Economy." New York Times. April 16, 2008.
McCain, John "Government Spending, Lower Taxes, and Economic Prosperity."
McCain, John "McCain Tax Cut Plan - Pro-Growth Tax Agenda"
Obama, Barack "Tax Fairness for the Middle Class."
Shreve, Meg "Clinton's Healthcare Proposal Includes 'Redirecting Tax Breaks.'" Tax Notes. September 24, 2007.

This document will be updated as new information becomes available.
Julianna Koch, April 16, 2008