Webster Highlights Major Tax Relief as 2026 Filing Season Begins

Washington, D.C. - As the 2026 tax filing season officially begins, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, highlights major tax relief provisions taking effect this year as a result of the Working Families Tax Cuts.

"Last summer, I voted to pass the Working Families Tax Cuts to put middle- and working-class Americans first by delivering the largest tax cut in history," said Rep. Webster. "These reforms help Americans at every stage of life keep more of their hard-earned money while making our tax code simpler."

The Working Families Tax Cuts includes several key provisions taking effect for the first time this filing season:

• Enhanced Standard Deduction: Millions of working- and middle-class Americans now benefit from a higher standard deduction, reducing their tax burden and simplifying the filing process.
• Additional Tax Relief for Seniors: Seniors age 65 and older receive an additional $6,000 in tax relief, helping those on fixed incomes.
• No Tax on Tips and Overtime: Service workers and hourly employees can now keep more of their earnings from tips and overtime pay.
• Expanded Child Tax Credit and Trump Savings Account: Families receive $2,200 per child and gain access to a new tax-advantaged savings account to invest in their children's future.
• No Tax on Auto Loan Interest: Americans may deduct up to $10,000 in interest paid on qualified auto loans, easing the cost of transportation for working families.

"These common-sense reforms reward work, support families, and honor our commitment to seniors," Webster added. "I will continue to fight alongside President Trump to put the American people first."

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