GOP Tax Plan

Split Between House, Senate on Taxes Poses a Big Challenge

Darryl Hood,
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by Darryl Hood

The House and Senate tax overhaul plans are broadly similar, but crucial differences are creating headaches for Republican leaders determined to keep myriad interest groups and factions of the GOP satisfied. And then there’s the ambitious timetable of finishing in time to get legislation to President Donald Trump by Christmas. The most politically challenging decisions involve dealing with popular and…

Analysis Indicates GOP Tax Measure a Mixed Bag

Darryl Hood,
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by Darryl Hood

A nonpartisan tax analysis group says the proposed House Republican tax cut would leave 28 percent of people facing tax increases by 2027. The Tax Policy Center also says that in 2018, when the measure would first take effect, 12 percent of people would see higher taxes. The group says that next year, there would be an average tax cut…