Why Trump Tax Deductions — for Tips, Car Loans and More — May Not Carry Large Benefits for Low Earners
- The tax break could increase the federal deficit by $100 billion over the next decade, according to economists' forecasts.
- Critics, including a restaurant trade group, argue that limited deductions will not benefit the majority of restaurant workers, as 66% do not pay federal income tax.
- There are concerns that the bill might increase the deficit by $40 billion through 2028.
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CNBC: Why Trump Tax Deductions – For Tips, Car Loans and More – May Not Carry Large Benefits for Low Earners
How much money you save with tax deductions, which reduce your taxable income, depends on your bracket. Deductions are more valuable to higher-income households and less beneficial for lower earners, experts said.

Why Trump tax deductions — for tips, car loans and more — may not carry large benefits for low earners
Republicans are trying to create tax deductions for tips, car loan interest and overtime pay. Experts say they wouldn’t benefit low earners much.
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