taxes

President Obama visits the home of a family who spoke out about how they would be affected by a tax hike next year if Congress fails to extend tax cuts for 98 percent of Americans. December 6, 2012.

Unless Congress acts, middle-class taxes are going up on January 1. That's why President Obama is asking people to speak out, and it's why so many folks from across the country are taking him up on that request. Now we're doing everything we can to make sure those voices become part of the debate here in Washington. We're putting these stories on the front page of the White House website.

Congressional Republicans will try anything to keep tax breaks for the top 2% - even threatening to increase taxes for the middle class if they don't get their way. That's why MoveOn member Steve brings us this potent message: Republicans, don't hold the middle class hostage. Call Rep. Eric Cantor today at (540) 825-8960 and tell him: Don't hold our middle class tax cuts hostage.

For more than 19 months, President Obama campaigned on the idea that if we're going to be successful, every American has to do their part and pay their fair share.

President Obama calls on Americans to speak out to keep taxes from going up on middle class families. Visit: http://wh.gov/my2k.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 11/29/2012

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room

"I've got a mandate to help middle-class families and families that are working hard to try to get into the middle class. That's my mandate. That's what the American people said.

In his weekly address, President Obama says that it's time for Congress to pass the middle class tax cuts for 98% of all Americans. Both parties agree that this will give 98% of families and 97% of small businesses the certainty that will lead to growth, and so there is no reason to wait.

Excerpt from the 2012 Vice Presidential Debate at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky.

DNC Video - Joe Biden: Warrior for the Middle Class