The Middle Class Might Not Even Notice If the GOP Cuts Their Taxes
- Americans didn’t notice similar measure in 2009, poll showed
- Republicans seek ‘more middle-income tax relief,’ Roskam says
What the Tax Overhaul Plan Means for the Middle Class
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A funny thing happened when Congress approved a tax cut for the middle class eight years ago: Most Americans didn’t notice.
The 2009 economic-stimulus bill contained a one-year tax break worth $800 for married couples in 95 percent of working households -- a little over $15 a week. A February 2010 poll found that just 12 percent said their taxes had been reduced. More than half, 53 percent, said they saw no change. A remarkable 24 percent thought their taxes had increased.