Trump's Payroll Tax Order Is Good Politics, but Doesn't Offer Much Tax Relief

Trump’s Payroll Tax Order Is Good Politics, but Doesn’t Offer Much Tax Relief

08/12/2020 Ryan McMaken

Trump’s executive order providing a short deferment on payroll taxes is not really a tax cut. But many voters may perceive it as one.

Original Article: Trump’s Payroll Tax Order Is Good Politics, but Doesn’t Offer Much Tax Relief.

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