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    Yes, you’re getting a bigger tax refund. Your kids won’t thank you for the $3 trillion it’s adding to the deficit

    I’m the president and CEO of the Tax Foundation. We expect 71% of taxes to be paid by the top 20% of earners in 2026.

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    January 26, 2026

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