Here’s the scoop on how Trump’s new “One Big, Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA) would affect families earning over $400K annually:
Primary Winners: High-Earning Households
1. Permanent Tax Cuts for High Incomes
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Extends Trump-era tax rates permanently, preserving the 37% top bracket for incomes over $400K theguardian.com+7en.wikipedia.org+7apnews.com+7theguardian.com.
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Tax foundation data suggests households earning over $663K receive the largest absolute gains .
2. Expanded SALT Deduction Cap
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Raises the state & local tax deduction cap from $10K to $40K (phased up to $44K) for incomes under $500K marketwatch.com+3en.wikipedia.org+3washingtonpost.com+3.
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This reduces federal taxable income for high earners in high-tax states.
3. Increased Pass-Through Deduction
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Boosts the pass-through business income deduction (e.g., LLCs, S-corps) from 20%?→?23%, favoring business owners earning over $400K theguardian.com+15washingtonpost.com+15marketwatch.com+15.
4. Extended Child Tax Credit & Standard Deduction
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Child tax credit increased to $2,500 per child (later adjusted to $2,200 in the Senate version) washingtonpost.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1.
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Standard deduction permanently raised to $32K–$31.5K for married couples waysandmeans.house.gov.
? Downsides for High Earners (>?$400K)
1. Massive Federal Deficit
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The bill adds $2.4–$3.4 trillion to the deficit over a decade, increasing debt burden theguardian.com+1nypost.com+1.
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Future backlash could threaten tax-cut permanence.
2. Rollback of Green-Energy Tax Credits
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Reverses many of Biden-era clean-energy incentives, affecting families investing in EVs, solar, or home energy upgrades waysandmeans.house.gov+15apnews.com+15barrons.com+15washingtonpost.com+4apnews.com+4reuters.com+4.
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High earners in green-heavy states lose these benefits.
? 3. Safety-Net Cuts—Indirect Impact
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Deep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may hit dual-income medical households or families relying partly on assistance reuters.com+1gov.ca.gov+1washingtonpost.com.
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Reduced public services in education, healthcare may raise out-of-pocket costs—even for wealthy families in high-tax regions.
Summary for Families >?$400K
| Benefit | Impact |
|---|---|
| Income tax | Substantial cut, high earners gain most |
| SALT deduction | Major relief in high-tax states |
| Pass-through deduction | Boosted for entrepreneurs |
| Child & standard deduction | Expanded credits and higher deduction |
| Green-energy credits | Reduced eligibility/incentives |
| Deficit risks | ? Potential future tax rollbacks |
| Safety-net cuts | Indirect financial pressure via service cuts |
Bottom Line
If you earn over $400K, this bill likely lowers your federal tax bill significantly, especially if you're a business owner or reside in high-tax states. But be aware of reduced green-energy incentives, potential future tax rollbacks due to rising deficits, and indirect effects from social safety-net cuts.
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