#TrumpTaxCuts Here are the main points about the Trump Tax Cuts (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act - TCJA):
1. Corporate Tax Rate Cut:
Reduced from 35% to 21%, the largest cut in U.S. history.
2. Individual Tax Cuts:
Lowered personal income tax rates and doubled the standard deduction (set to expire in 2025).
3. Repeal of the ACA Individual Mandate:
Removed the penalty for not having health insurance.
4. SALT Deduction Cap:
Capped state and local tax deductions at $10,000, affecting high-tax states.
5. Economic Impact:
Boosted GDP and lowered unemployment initially; critics argue it favored the wealthy and increased inequality.
6. Federal Deficit:
Added an estimated $1.5 trillion to the deficit over 10 years.
7. Future Outlook:
Ongoing debate in Congress about whether to extend or modify the individual tax cuts beyond 2025.