Trump’s (R) New Tax Bill Cuts the Income Tax Liability for many Americans. Altogether, roughly 40% of U.S. Households could Pay $0 in 2025 Federal Income Tax, according to the Tax Policy Center That’s in line with the 40% of Households that had a $0 Federal Tax Bill in 2022, under the Biden (D) Administration. However, Trump’s Tax Cuts favor Specific Groups, which means you could see a $0 Tax Bill for the First time, if you meet Certain Conditions.
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) specifically Favors sSniors, Eemployees who earn Tips and Overtime, and those with Children. Here’s an example: Casey and Riley earn a combined Income of $100,000 and have Two Children both under the age of 13. Their usual Deductions allow them to Lower their Taxable Income considerably, with $31,500 in Standard Deductions, $6,800 in 401(k) Contributions, $6,800 for Health Insurance Premiums, $1,260 for a Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and $3,000 for Dependent Care FSA. But the New Bill adds another Deduction to this List: Overtime Pay. Together Casey and Riley can Deduct an additional $10,000 because of this.
Altogether, their Taxable Income is slashed to $40,640 after All Subtractions and Deductions, which leaves them with a Tax Liability of $4,400. However, Casey and Riley also receive the Maximum Child Tax Credit of $2,200 per Child, which is up from $2,000 last year. The Combined Tax Credit of $4,400 Offset the Amount they owe in Taxes and leaves them Effectively with a $0 Bill, and a Refund if they payed Estimated Tax, or had Taxes taken from their Pay Checks.
Similarly, a Retired Couple who are both 66 and earn a combined Adjusted Gross Income of $96,700, could Reduce their Taxable Income by $34,700 under the Existing Standard Deduction. However, the OBBBA introduces a New Seniors Deduction worth $6,000 each or $12,000 together, which Pushes their combined Taxable Income to just $50,000. Because this $50,000 is Derived from Capital Gains and Qualified Dividends, it is Subject to the 0% Tax Rate for such Income. The Senior couple could Pay $0 in Federal Income Taxes.
These are just some examples of how some families can eliminate their total liability by taking advantage of all the deductions and tax credits available to them. However, Federal Taxes are only part of the Story. Although many Americans are expected to Benefit from the New Tax Rules, there are several Caveats to consider.
For instance, a $0 Federal Tax Bill doesn’t necessarily mean your Tax Liability is nil. You could still face Federal Payroll Taxes and State and Local Income, Sales andPproperty Taxes, some of which could Rise to Offset these Cuts. According to the National Association of Counties (NAOC), the OBBBA Shifts the Cost Burden from the Federal Level to State and Local Levels, which means Counties may have to either Cut Services or Raise Local Taxes to Offset the Downstream Impact.
It should also be Noted that the Trump Administration has Cut Income Taxes while Raising Import Taxes (Tariffs). Tariffs announced through Oct. 3rd could Cost each Taxpayer an Additional $2,800 in 2026, according to Calculations by the Tax Policy Center.
Bottom Line: The National Tax Code has been Significantly Overhauled, and a Professional Financial Expert could Help you Estimate the Total Tax Burden you and your Family face this Year, it’s likely to be Different from what you’re used to.
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