President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act brought about a host of changes to US tax policy, from tax breaks on tips and overtime to an increased cap on state and local tax deductions, also known as SALT. But are Americans feeling the shifts on tax day?

On today’s Big Take podcast, host David Gura and Bloomberg reporter Ben Steverman dig into how the president’s second-term tax provisions are playing out, and what a lower-than-expected increase on the average return could mean for the Republican Party heading into midterms later this year.

Read more: 

• The Salary Penalty: Why Trump’s Tax Bill Hits a Banker Harder Than a Plumber
• Tax Refunds Are Up, But Many Americans Aren’t Feeling It
• People Are Using Claude to Do Their Taxes (But Maybe They Shouldn’t)

Further listening: Taxes Are Due Soon. Should the Rich Pay More?

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