NRF Applauds House Hearing Highlighting Pro-Growth Tax Policy for American Workers

WASHINGTON - The National Retail Federation today applauded the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax hearing, "Your Paycheck, Returned: How the Working Families Tax Cuts Delivered for Americans," for highlighting the importance of pro-growth tax policy to American workers, businesses and communities.

"Retail is the nation's largest private-sector employer, supporting 55 million American jobs and contributing $5.3 trillion annually to the U.S. economy," National Retail Federation Vice President of Tax Policy Ashley Wilson said. "Today's hearing underscores how competitive tax policy helps retailers invest in employees, raise wages, expand operations and strengthen the communities they serve."

The committee invited Darcy Michalek, owner of Michalek Enterprises (Garbo's Salon and Spa, Subway Franchises, Taco John's and BaseKamp Coffee & Wine Bar) to testify on the positive impact tax relief has had on businesses employing tipped workers and front-line employees across the country.

"Darcy Michalek's story reflects the experience of many retailers and restaurant operators who have used tax savings to invest directly in their workforce," Wilson said. "Policies that allow businesses to grow and reward employees ultimately strengthen local economies and create greater opportunities for working families."

NRF thanked Chairman Jason Smith, R-Mo., and members of the Committee for continuing to advance policies that promote economic growth, job creation and American competitiveness.

• Karlie Langton
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