Stops a huge tax hike on working families

Income tax, state; removes sunset for standard deduction and earned income tax credit.

Introduced· 2026-01-14

Who's it for

Who's it for: Everyday People

What it means for you

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Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

This bill stops a massive tax increase by making the higher standard tax deduction and the larger tax credit for lower-income workers permanent.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Right now, the higher standard tax deduction and the larger tax credit for workers are set to expire in a few years. If they go away, regular people and low-income workers will suddenly owe a lot more in state taxes. This bill steps in to make those tax breaks permanent. It is a huge win for working families because it keeps more money in their pockets instead of letting a hidden tax hike happen automatically.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Makes the $8,750 standard tax deduction for single people permanent instead of letting it drop to $3,000.
Makes the $17,500 standard tax deduction for married couples permanent instead of letting it drop to $6,000.
Keeps the state tax credit for lower-income workers at 20 percent forever.
Stops these important tax breaks from expiring in 2026 and 2027.