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As we enter 2025, the renewal of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) is front and center for Republicans, who hold majorities in both chambers of Congress. Despite internal divisions and procedural hurdles, Senate Majority Leader John Thune aims to use budget reconciliation to expand tax relief, while House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith advocates for a single reconciliation measure. Key provisions set to expire include the higher standard deduction and child tax credit. The debate over the $10,000 SALT deduction cap is crucial, with potential revenue offsets from repealing SALT, mortgage interest deductions, and clean energy tax incentives. The Congressional Budget Office projects that extending the TCJA could increase the federal debt by $3.7 trillion by 2034. Understanding the original TCJA is crucial, as it lays the foundation for the current legislative efforts and highlights the significant changes and impacts that are now under review for renewal.
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