July 9, 2007
HP-485

Secretary Paulson to Hold Conference on the
U.S. Business Tax System and its Impact on Competitiveness

Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. will hold a one-day conference on Thursday, July 26 in Washington, D.C. to examine ways in which our current business tax system affects economic growth and U.S. competitiveness in the global economy. 

Who               
Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr.
Under Secretary for Domestic Finance Robert Steel
Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Eric Solomon
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tax Analysis Robert Carroll      
Additional Participants TBD

What             
U.S. Business Tax System Competitiveness Conference

When             
Thursday, July 26, 2007          
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (EDT)

Where           
Plenary Session: Cash Room, Treasury Department
Roundtable Discussions: Media Room (4121), Treasury Department

Note              
Media without Treasury press credentials should contact Frances Anderson at (202) 622-2960, or frances.anderson@do.treas.gov with the following information: full name, Social Security number and date of birth.