
Trump’s tax law will mostly benefit the rich, while leaving poorer Americans with less, CBO says
President Donald Trump’s tax and spending law will result in less income for the poorest Americans while sending money to the riches, according to a new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The CBO estimates that the 10% of poorest Americans will lose roughly $1,200 a year as they experience restrictions on programs like Medicaid and food assistance. The richest 10% will see their income increase by $13,600 from tax cuts. American households will see more income from the tax cuts, including middle income households. But the largest benefit will go to the top 10% of earners.