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Senator Van Hollen Proposes Tax Breaks for Working-Class Americans

4/20/2026

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Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) introduced a tax proposal that would exempt many working-class Americans from federal income tax.
The plan would reduce taxes for individuals earning up to $80,500 and for married couples up to $161,000.
To fund the $1.6 trillion cost, it would raise taxes on those earning over $1 million.
The proposal is being debated while U.S. President Donald Trump is in office, drawing support and criticism among Democrats.

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Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) introduced a tax proposal that would exempt many working-class Americans from federal income tax.
The plan would reduce taxes for individuals earning up to $80,500 and for married couples up to $161,000.
To fund the $1.6 trillion cost, it would raise taxes on those earning over $1 million.
The proposal is being debated while U.S. President Donald Trump is in office, drawing support and criticism among Democrats.