Tax cuts pass conference with $300 to $400 billion impact
The conference agreement expands the stimulus and taxes, projecting a $300 to $400 billion effect this year and over 10 years. Democrats critique it as deepening debt while supporters say capital gains and stock dividends tax cuts reach 15 percent for most. low income payers get 5 percent through 2008. Workers benefit as tax withholding lowers after July 1, with rates backdated to January 1.
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Tax cut bill trims withholdings and boosts credits
Congress passes a tax package reducing withholdings through mid year and lowering rates from 38.6 to 35 percent while other rates fall. Marriage penalty ends for now and a $1000 child tax credit aids families as small business incentives expand investment write offs. Analysts warn costs reach $810 billion if extended.
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Tax cut effects spread across workers and families
The $390 billion tax cut aims to boost paychecks for workers through rate reductions, with retroactive benefits from January and most gains visible by July. It also offers child tax credit advances, new write offs for small businesses, and potential shifts in withholdings next year.
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