Lawler Casts Doubt on More SALT Relief in 2026 After Backing Temporary Cap Increase
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 19
Lawler Casts Doubt on More SALT Relief in 2026 After Backing Temporary Cap Increase
1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 19
Tuesday comments from Representative Mike Lawler signaled that any further expansion of the SALT deduction is unlikely to make it into a Republican tax bill later this year.
Lawler, a New York Republican and key negotiator behind the temporary increase in the state and local tax deduction cap, said he does not think extensions or added SALT benefits are realistic in 2026.
His remarks suggest the recently negotiated temporary cap increase may be the limit of SALT relief for now, narrowing expectations for lawmakers seeking a broader tax break later this year.
How could a permanent SALT deduction cap reshape the economies and budgets of states like California and New York?
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