GOP Trump Derangement Syndrome
- Jan Schenk Grosskopf
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Tony De Angelo told Lee Elci's radio audience that CT GOP candidates need to cite key points to show that Trump's tax policies benefit Connecticut residents. It's the only way to combat Trump Derangement Syndrome. Another guest, a Connecticut GOP insider, denied that Trump Derangement Syndrome is real. But all the fancy statistical footwork won't wash. Connecticut Republican candidates for state and local offices report that voters repeatedly told them that they will not vote for any Republican because they dislike, even hate, Donald Trump.
So CT GOP TDS deniers, get treatment for Trump Derangement Syndrome Denial and use these points. By the way, I guess you're actually dealing with Trump Derangement Syndrome Denial Syndrome. I love making new discoveries!
Key Tax Benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA, 2025)
Prevents TCJA Expiration: Locks in most 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions permanently, avoiding an average 10–15% tax increase for individuals and families that would have hit after 2025 (e.g., higher brackets, reduced deductions).
No Tax on Tips or Overtime: Eliminates federal income tax on tips and overtime pay for workers, providing immediate relief for service and hourly employees (effective 2025).
Enhanced Child Tax Credit: Increases to $2,200 per qualifying child (from $2,000), fully refundable, for tax years 2025–2028, boosting family support.
Higher SALT Deduction Cap: Raises state and local tax deduction limit from $10,000 to $40,000 (2025–2029), with 1% annual inflation adjustments, benefiting high-tax state residents.
Auto Loan Interest Deduction: New above-the-line deduction for interest on loans for U.S.-made vehicles (up to $10,000/year), available 2025–2028 for individuals.
Refundable Adoption Credit Boost: Makes up to $5,000 of the adoption tax credit refundable, easing costs for families (effective 2025).
Trump Accounts (Invest America): Tax-deferred growth on child savings (up to $5,000/year contributions), converting to traditional IRA at age 18; $1,000 government seed for 2025–2028 births.
Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs) Extension: Permanently extends the program with decennial redesignation (first round July 2026), tighter eligibility (e.g., ≤70% median income), rural emphasis for 30% basis step-ups, encouraging investments in underserved areas.
Permanent Full Expensing: 100% immediate deduction for qualified business property acquired after January 19, 2025, aiding small businesses and investors.
Estate and Gift Tax Relief: Doubles exemption to $13.99 million per person (indexed for inflation), reducing taxes on wealth transfers and charitable donations.
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