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Trump Endorses Tax Package to Boost Middle-Income Pay

1/3/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump backs the tax package, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, to boost after-tax pay in 2026.
The plan targets growth by increasing after-tax pay for upper-middle-income workers.
Key changes include a $6,000 deduction for seniors, a $10,000 deduction for car loan interest on U.S.-assembled vehicles, a $40,000 SALT cap, and a $25,000 per-individual tips exemption.
The reforms are expected to enhance consumer spending and economic activity.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump backs the tax package, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, to boost after-tax pay in 2026.
The plan targets growth by increasing after-tax pay for upper-middle-income workers.
Key changes include a $6,000 deduction for seniors, a $10,000 deduction for car loan interest on U.S.-assembled vehicles, a $40,000 SALT cap, and a $25,000 per-individual tips exemption.
The reforms are expected to enhance consumer spending and economic activity.