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Colorado, Delaware Reject Federal Tax Breaks Amid Controversy

2/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Colorado and Delaware are excluding new federal tax breaks to protect state revenues.
The changes reflect federal tax law enacted by Congress last year that includes President Donald Trump’s campaign promises.
Republicans in Congress push the District of Columbia to adopt these federal tax cuts.
Representative Brandon Gill criticized the D.C. council for resisting, saying they ignore benefits of President Donald Trump’s legislation.

History

Historical Context

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law by President Trump on December 22, 2017, reduced the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% and altered individual tax rates. States like Colorado and Delaware have since resisted these federal tax breaks to protect their revenues, reflecting ongoing tensions between state and federal fiscal policies, which may lead to increased tax disparities and debates over governance.

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Story summary

Colorado and Delaware are excluding new federal tax breaks to protect state revenues.
The changes reflect federal tax law enacted by Congress last year that includes President Donald Trump’s campaign promises.
Republicans in Congress push the District of Columbia to adopt these federal tax cuts.
Representative Brandon Gill criticized the D.C. council for resisting, saying they ignore benefits of President Donald Trump’s legislation.

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