Trump's Big Tax Plan: No Federal Income Tax for Americans Earning Under $150,000, Says Commerce Secretary
President Trump plans to remove income tax for Americans earning under $150,000, helping people save more money
President Donald Trump has proposed a major tax reform that would eliminate federal income tax for individuals earning less than $150,000 annually (approximately ₹1.3 crore). The plan, which aligns with Trump's longstanding push for tax cuts, was confirmed by Commerce Secretary Howard Latnik in a recent interview. "I know what his goal is—no tax for anybody who makes less than $150,000...
President Donald Trump has proposed a major tax reform that would eliminate federal income tax for individuals earning less than $150,000 annually (approximately ₹1.3 crore). The plan, which aligns with Trump's longstanding push for tax cuts, was confirmed by Commerce Secretary Howard Latnik in a recent interview.
"I know what his goal is—no tax for anybody who makes less than $150,000 a year. That’s his goal, and that’s what I’m working for," Latnik stated, emphasizing the administration's commitment to tax relief for middle-class Americans.
Trump’s Tax Cut Plan
- No federal income tax for individuals earning below $150,000 annually
- Abolition of tip taxes, easing tax burdens on service workers
- $4.5 trillion in proposed tax cuts, aimed at businesses and individuals alike
- Introduction of a $5 million "Golden Visa" program, expected to bring in additional revenue
- Targeting offshore tax frauds, to offset potential losses from tax reductions
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Concerns Over US Debt & Funding
Trump's tax cut agenda is expected to provide financial relief to millions of Americans, but critics have raised concerns over the surging national debt and the economic impact of such large-scale cuts. Some experts fear that eliminating income tax for a huge portion of the population could widen the country’s fiscal deficit.
However, Commerce Secretary Latnik dismissed these concerns, asserting that the revenue gap would be filled by other sources. "Other people, not Americans, will foot the bill," he claimed, suggesting that cracking down on offshore tax frauds could provide the government with the funds needed to sustain public programs.
Golden Visa Program & Senate Vote
To supplement the tax cuts, Trump’s team is also pushing for a $5 million Golden Visa program, which would grant residency to foreign investors contributing to the U.S. economy.
The next step for this plan is a vote in the Senate. Lawmakers will decide whether to approve or reject Trump’s tax proposal. While some politicians support tax cuts, others are worried about how they will impact the economy and whether they could increase the national debt.
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