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flag A Democratic plan would exempt low- and middle-income earners from federal income taxes, funded by a surtax on ultra-high earners.

flag A new Democratic proposal, backed by Senator Chris Van Hollen, would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans earning below $46,000 individually or $92,000 for married couples, potentially benefiting half of U.S. workers. flag The plan aims to ease financial strain from inflation and stagnant wages by raising tax thresholds, with revenue losses offset by a surtax on incomes over $1 million and other targeted changes. flag Critics, including Republican Rep. Jason Smith, argue it could shift tax burdens and undermine other priorities like the child tax credit. flag The measure faces challenges in a divided Congress and would not reduce payroll or state and local taxes, limiting actual savings for families.

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