Lawmakers settling on corporate rate of 21% in tax bill: report

House and Senate negotiators are settling on a corporate rate of 21% in a final tax bill, up from the 20% passed by each chamber, the Washington Post reports. The Post's story also said congressional Republicans are in advanced talks to lower the top tax rate for individuals from 39.6% to 37% as they finalize a tax package. The House-Senate tax conference committee is scheduled to meet in open session on Wednesday to discuss a bill.

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