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Kiplinger
Kiplinger
Business
Kate Schubel

Tax-Free Income in 2026? These Changes Could Wipe Out Your Federal Bill

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As we approach the 2026 mid-term elections and the close of a historic tax season, some lawmakers are already pivoting toward new tax relief proposals. Two plans in particular are designed to provide income tax cuts for low- and middle-income households by raising taxes on high earners.

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) recently introduced a plan to almost triple the federal standard deduction to $75,000.

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