Deloitte Responds to Tax Reform Outlook From House Speaker Paul Ryan

WASHINGTON, June 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte's Tax Policy Leader Jon Traub, principal, Deloitte Tax LLP, offered the following statement in response to the tax reform outlook provided during House Speaker Paul Ryan's address to the National Association of Manufacturers:

"Speaker Ryan presented a very thorough and cogent argument for enactment of permanent and transformational tax reform in 2017. His deep commitment to the issue ensures tax reform will receive plenty of attention this year. There is reason to be concerned that barriers to its passage may be too difficult to overcome, so it will be important to hear more on how Washington can address the policy and political obstacles standing in the way."

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