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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Akshay Puri

Tax Breaks 2026: Biggest Ever Refunds Coming — But Critics Warn They Could Fuel Debt and Inequality

Trump bets bigger refunds will boost support amid inflation worries before the midterms. (Credit: Photo Credit: Freepik)

America is being promised something politicians rarely dare to guarantee: more money in your pocket. Not in theory. Not in a 10-year forecast. But real, tangible cash when tax refunds land in 2026. The Trump administration describes it as a 'feast and a banquet'. Critics, however, warn it's a sugar rush the country simply cannot afford.

Both perspectives may hold some truth.

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