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Blue State Repubs Getting SALT-y over Budget Bill

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by ncargat1, May 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM.

  1. ncargat1

    ncargat1 GC Hall of Fame

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    Apparently 5 Republican Reps from NY, NJ and California have rejected the proposed increase in the SALT deduction from $10k to $30k. They are looking for a cap closer to $124k for married filing jointly as part of the tax proposal in the Big Beautiful Bill.

    Speaker Johnson only has a 3 vote margin and if he lost these 5, the final budget bill would not pass through the house.

    I do not doubt that this gets resolved, but it will just be interesting to see who wins this tug-of-war over deductions.

    https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/05/14/congress/jason-smith-salt-deal-50-billion-00347925
     
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  2. vaxcardinal

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    They do need to increase SALT. Probably going from $10K to $124K is way too much. Perhaps compromise around $50K will be accepted...I know I want that $10K raised.
     
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  3. slocala

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    They always cave. It’s just performative theater for Donny to call them and make them an offer they can’t refuse.
     
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  4. G8trGr8t

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    Eliminate salt. Your choice to live in state with high taxes.
     
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