July 23, 2014 5:36PM 

# Corporate Tax Inversions Made Simple 

By [Chris Edwards](https://www.cato.org/people/chris-edwards) 

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Numerous responses to [my article in the *New York Times* yesterday](http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/07/21/how-can-the-us-stop-corporate-tax-flight) about corporate tax inversions indicated a lack of understanding. Related articles by Levin, Johnston, and Huang similarly suggested that further enlightenment is needed.

The following chart should simplify the issue for NYT readers, columnists, and policymakers.

[All data from KPMG](http://www.kpmg.com/Global/en/services/Tax/tax-tools-and-resources/Pages/corporate-tax-rates-table.aspx). Global average is for 134 countries.

![CITR](/sites/cato.org/files/styles/pubs_2x/public/wp-content/uploads/citr_edwards.jpg?itok=UTAMyico) 

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