Trump, Tax Cut
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Since taking office, Mr. Trump has raced to enact his economic vision, aiming to pair generous tax cuts with sweeping deregulation that he says will expand America’s economy. He has fashioned his steep, worldwide tariffs as a political cudgel that will raise money, encourage more domestic manufacturing and improve U.S. trade relationships.
Yields on government debt have risen as Congress weighs Trump’s budget plan. Meanwhile, interest on the debt is approaching $1 trillion a year – on par with proposed Defense spending.
California Republicans were pleased that lower- and middle-income residents will be able to deduct more of their state and local taxes, or SALT. The deduction, now capped at $10,000, would rise to $40,000 for those with taxable incomes of less than $500,000.
That yield shows roughly how much in interest the U.S. government needs to pay investors to get them to lend it cash for 10 years. Washington needs that cash because it consistently spends more than it takes in through tax revenue. And when bond investors are more wary of lending to the U.S. government, yields for Treasurys rise.
Oklahoma legislators are debating an income tax cut amid budget uncertainties. Despite financial unknowns, including potential federal funding cuts, some lawmakers support a 0.25% income tax reduction. Senate and House leaders are negotiating the budget ...
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The carried interest loophole refers to a provision in the U.S. tax code that allows investment fund managers, like private equity executives, to pay a lower tax rate than normal,
Lawmakers are close to a deal that would raise the SALT cap to $40,000—offering potential tax relief for homeowners in high-cost states.
Despite a brief market scare, the richest 10 Americans got $365 billion richer over the past year, according to a new analysis from Oxfam.