Trump’s significant bill might impose a 45.5% ‘SALT hit’ on high earners, according to a tax expert.
Salt Caucus Press Conference on Tax Deductions On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, President Josh Gottimer of New Jersey is set to speak at a press conference regarding the Salt Caucus, outside the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. President Trump’s “big beautiful bill” implements a temporary cap on the federal deductions available for state and local […]
Trump’s ‘one big beautiful’ bill surpasses the $40,000 limit on the ‘SALT’ deduction. Here’s who gains.
House Republicans Approve Trump’s Tax Bill with SALT Changes House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was seen talking with Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) after a procedural vote on the extensive tax bill in Washington, D.C., on July 2, 2025. Recently, House Republicans passed what President Trump refers to as his “one big beautiful” bill, which notably […]
SALT deduction will help ‘none of the 90% of US taxpayers,’ according to economists.
Debate Over Trump’s Tax Bill and SALT Deduction Rep. Mike Lawler from New York recently voiced his concerns about Republican pushback against President Donald Trump’s latest tax proposal during a segment on “Varney & Co.” One major point of contention is the state and local tax (SALT) credit included in the large tax and expenditure […]
Mike Lawler claims the Senate is presenting a favorable proposal on SALT in the Trump tax bill.
Republican Reactions to Senate Tax Provisions A prominent Republican from New York expressed satisfaction with the Senate’s version of President Trump’s tax provisions after a rocky few weeks. “I think it’s a very good thing,” said Rep. Mike Lawler, emphasizing that they managed to keep the language regarding their home deductions unchanged. He noted that […]
Mike Johnson and Scott Bessent believe the SALT agreement is nearly finalized.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Treasury Department official Scott Bescent indicated that discussions regarding the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap are nearing a conclusion. During a lunch meeting on Friday with GOP Senators, Johnson and Bescent outlined a plan they had designed alongside a few moderate House Republicans from high-tax blue states. Senator […]
Changes to Trump’s major tax proposal include adjustments to tip taxation and SALT deductions.
Senate Approves Tax Break for Tipped Workers This week, the Senate announced a revision of a tax proposal known as “One Big Beautiful Bill,” put forth by President Donald Trump. There are mixed opinions about whether this is better for the average American compared to a similar bill passed by the House. The Senate’s version […]
Stalemate over SALT cap worsens as House moderates remain resolute
Negotiations over the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap are becoming increasingly complicated. Senate Republicans and moderate House Democrats are struggling to find common ground, which could jeopardize their goal of passing a significant legislation package by July 4th. Sen. Marco Wayne Marin (R-Okla.)—a former House representative and key link between the two chambers—met […]
House Republicans Indicate Backing for Greater SALT Cap Than Senate Suggestion
Senate Republicans Propose Extension on SALT Cap On Monday, Senate Republicans unveiled part of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Building,” advocating for a permanent extension of the $10,000 cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions. This proposal is set to clash with a House version that suggests increasing the cap for households earning up to […]
Three people, including an 8-month-old boy, killed when a teenager fires a gun at a community festival near Salt Lake City.
Tragic Shooting at WestFest Carnival in Utah A shooting incident occurred Sunday night at the WestFest Carnival in West Valley City, Utah, around 9:20 PM. Officers on duty noticed two groups of people engaging in a discussion. As they moved in to disperse the crowd, a 16-year-old male from one of the groups drew a […]
Republicans in the SALT Caucus are furious about the $10K limit in the Senate’s major legislation.
Moderate House Republicans from high-tax blue states are in a heated dispute over the Senate’s proposal to maintain the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap at $10,000. This disagreement highlights one of the more frustrating aspects of the GOP’s major legislation. The release of texts from Senate Republicans on Monday stirred up a lot […]