House Republican tax bill favors the rich — how much they stand to gain, and why

House Republican tax bill favors the rich — how much they stand to gain, and why


Key Points
  • A tax and spending package passed Thursday by House Republicans funnels the bulk of its financial benefits to wealthy households, according to economists and tax experts.
  • The rich benefit via a slew of tax cuts tied to businesses, the SALT deduction, the estate tax, income tax rates and opportunity zones.
  • Lower earners would be worse off, on average, due to cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP (formerly known as food stamps), analyses show.



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