According to analysis from the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT), the legislation preserves $378 billion in existing tax relief and delivers $167 billion in new tax relief, with the most significant proportional benefits going to Americans earning under $50,000. For example, individuals earning between $15,000 and $30,000 see a 21.4% reduction from current law (not including existing tax cuts set to expire).
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