In America the tax take is historically low after years of rate reductions. There, and elsewhere, tax rises need to bear some of the burden.

就美国而言，在历年减税之后税率已经处于历史低位，增税也应该与其他领域一样为减赤出力。

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American firms in particular have long favoured Ireland as a place to set up factories and run service facilities thanks to its well-educated Labour force and low corporate-tax rate.

由于爱尔兰拥有高素质的劳动力和较低公司营业税，尤其有美国公司长期将工厂厂址设在爱尔兰，并在当地运行服务设施。

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Taxes are low, with a topincome-tax rate of 17% and a corporation tax of 35%, but they arehideously complex.

这儿的税收倒是不高，最高所得税率为17%，公司税为35%，但它的复杂程度令人发指。

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American firms in particular have long favoured Ireland as a place to set up factories and run service facilities thanks to its well-educated labour force and low corporate-tax rate.

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On top of that, the Simpson Bowles plan calls for the tax code to be overhauled, with tax rates reduced and almost all tax breaks (including the special low rate for capital gains and dividends) eliminated or curbed.

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