Tax Day 2026: Democrats and Republicans battle over impact of new Trump tax cuts

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 1,368

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON — The 2026 tax filing season closed Wednesday with the Trump administration and Republicans on Capitol Hill hailing success under last year’s massive tax cuts law, while Democrats said any benefits have been wiped out by skyrocketing gas prices, inflation and more.

More than 53 million Americans claimed at least one new benefit, averaging a tax cut of $800, under the tax cuts and spending package passed by congressional Republicans and enacted by President Donald …

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