A family of four making the median income in the United States would see a $1,695 tax increase if the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires[1].
Following passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, household income grew from $72,090 to $78,250 between 2017-2019 – a $6,160 increase[2].
64.8% of Americans got a tax cut as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including:
If the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires, over 25 million small businesses will pay higher taxes[2].
Not only did the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act create 5.16 million jobs between 2017-2020 as a result of the corporate tax cut, but corporate tax revenue also actually increased by a staggering 41%[2].
In 2018, the CBO estimated the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act would result in a projected deficit of $1.9 trillion over 10 years. But the CBO underestimated revenue generated due to increased economic activity by $2.583 trillion – resulting in additional revenue rather than an increased deficit[2].