Pennsylvania’s burdensome Corporate Net Income Tax rate is the second-highest in the country – and it’s costing us jobs and the ability to attract new investment to our state! But, with increased bipartisan support, now is the time to urge our elected officials to reduce the CNI tax rate!
We need YOUR help spreading the ‘Cut the CNI’ message on social media and to your members. This toolkit includes sample social media post language, infographics and a sample e-mail to send to your membership to get them engaged. Please join us in promoting the #CutTheCNI message over the next several weeks. We will also be posting regularly to the PA Chamber social media accounts and invite you to share our posts to spread the message as far and wide as possible.
We are asking our local chamber partners to post or re-tweet 3 #CuttheCNI messages on social media each week. We are also planning a “Social Media Take Over Day” on Tuesday, June 7 to coincide with Chamber Day in Harrisburg.
Thank you for fighting to make Pennsylvania more competitive!
Shared Resources
• Sample email for local Chambers/Associations to send to their contacts
Sample Message 1:
At 9.99%, PA’s corporate net income tax is the 2nd highest in the nation – sending a major red flag to potential investors. PA has lost BILLIONS in economic opportunity as businesses have chosen to invest elsewhere. #CutTheCNI
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Sample Message 2:
Help make PA grow! A lower CNI leads to more investment, increased job opportunities and greater earnings potential for PA workers!#CutTheCNI
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Sample Message 3:
The nonpartisan @TaxFoundation said it best: “Ultimately, people bear the economic burden of high corporate taxes; customers through higher prices and workers through lower wages.” #CutTheCNI http://ow.ly/eO4z50IbRpL
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Sample Message 4:
PA ranks as 6th WORST in the nation when it comes to overall corporate tax rates. This drives businesses, jobs and economic opportunity to other states. #CutTheCNI http://ow.ly/iQrT50IbRuU
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Sample Message 5:
Studies show that cutting corporate tax rates bumps up employment and wages. A win-win for employers and workers alike! #CutTheCNI http://ow.ly/c71o50IbRKU
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Sample Message 6:
Studies show that decreasing corporate taxes increases real GDP – this could be a game changer for PA! #CutTheCNI http://ow.ly/GWrc50IbROy
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Sample Message 7:
High corporate taxes negatively impact opportunity for start-up firms. Reducing the CNI would improve PA’s entrepreneurial spirit and bring more job creators into the fold! #CutTheCNI http://ow.ly/yyGL50IbRSW
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Sample Message 8:
Reverse PA’s population decline! 2020 Census data led to PA losing another congressional seat. Reducing the CNI and making PA MORE attractive to investment is one way to bring people and jobs back to the Commonwealth! #CutTheCNI
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Sample Message 9:
PA has a lot to offer – wonderful educational opportunities, prime location and more – but young people keep leaving. Keeping tax rates like the CNI low promotes new opportunities that will entice younger generations to stay right here in PA. #CutTheCNI
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Sample Message 10:
There’s never been more bipartisan support for a CNI reduction! Call your lawmaker today and tell them to say yes and put PA on a path toward a more competitive and vibrant economic future! #CutTheCNI
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Sample Message 11:
Lower our #business taxes! Pennsylvania has the 2nd highest corporate net income tax in the United States #CutTheCNI
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