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Will Trump’s 2017 tax plan be extended? A look at how the administration might pay for tax cuts in 2025.

Season 1 Episode 25 | 51m 56s

The 2017 Trump tax cuts expire at the end of this year. Top Republicans are pushing to extend the program. But some experts say the tax cuts actually hurt the economy over the long haul. Find out why 2025 is a watershed year for American tax policy. Also, as tax day approaches, we discuss the state of the IRS and whether workforce cuts there could impact the delivery of your refund check.

Aired: 04/01/25
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