Booker Pitches Tax-Free First $75K for Married Couples
March 9, 2026·4 days ago·via New Jersey Globe

Senator Cory Booker, facing a tough 2026 re-election in New Jersey, rolls out the Keep Your Pay Act to eliminate federal income taxes on the first $75,000 for married couples filing jointly - that's $37,500 for singles - more than doubling current standard deductions. The bill expands the Child Tax Credit to $3,600 per child ages 6-17 and $4,320 for under 6, adds a $2,400 baby bonus, and triples the Earned Income Tax Credit for broader eligibility including young workers and seniors. Read more about this...
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