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Van Hollen Proposes Tax Cuts for Middle-Class Families

4/14/2026

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Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) defends his middle-class tax cut plan, eliminating federal income taxes for couples earning up to $92,000 and funding it with a surtax on millionaires.
He argues the plan favors lower-income families and draws support from left-leaning and centrist lawmakers.
Van Hollen expects broad backing as a key 2028 election issue and aims for a fairer tax code for paycheck earners.

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Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) defends his middle-class tax cut plan, eliminating federal income taxes for couples earning up to $92,000 and funding it with a surtax on millionaires.
He argues the plan favors lower-income families and draws support from left-leaning and centrist lawmakers.
Van Hollen expects broad backing as a key 2028 election issue and aims for a fairer tax code for paycheck earners.