On CNBC interview
- Every Republican is intent on getting things done in 2017
- He is all for 15% corporate tax rate
- Can't get to >3% growth without a comprehensive permanent tax reform
- We have been working on tax reform for years
- Trump/Republicans ran and won on tax reform.
- White House, House and Senate are all lined up to getting it done.
- Border adjustment tax is not dead, but can't be achieved on day 1
- Various Trump probes will not derail tax reform effort.
- Can separate health care from tax reform
- State and local deductions are out.
- Lower tax rates and higher deductions.
- Mortgage, charitable donations and retirement contributions are the only deductions.