January 26 marked the start of tax filing season, and 140 million taxpayers are once again gathering W-2s, logging into tax software, and bracing for the familiar anxiety of figuring out what they owe Uncle Sam. It’s never a fun process, but this year will be a little better for taxpayers and working families. Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), Americans are entering tax season with something they haven’t felt in a while: relief – and real savings.
For years, families have been squeezed by inflation, high interest rates, and the everyday cost of living. Groceries, gas, rent, and childcare expenses jumped, while paychecks struggled to keep up. Tax policy often made matters worse, layering complexity and hidden penalties onto an already burdensome system.
At its core, the law delivers broad-based tax relief that shows up clearly when Americans file their returns so Americans can keep more of what they earn. Congressional Republicans raised the standard deduction, increased the Child Tax Credit, and permanently locked in lower tax rates across the board. The OBBB also prevented the largest ever tax increase on the American people.
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