Donald Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts Act, signed on July 4, 2025, is being sold as a political and economic fireworks display: permanent cuts for workers and families, no tax on tips or overtime, no tax on Social Security, and an average of $3,750 in savings per filer in 2026. The administration forecasts $100 billion in total refunds, higher wages, millions of jobs protected, and new incentives aimed at small businesses, farmers, and domestic manufacturers, all wrapped in a pledge to “put America first” and crack down on fraud and waste.
Yet behind the triumphant branding of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” lies a deeper test. Supporters see long‑overdue relief for people living paycheck to paycheck; critics warn of ballooning deficits and tilted benefits. For now, families will judge it in the most personal way possible: by the number that appears on their tax refund check—and whether it finally feels like Washington kept its word.
