Louisiana CPAs Confirm: Republicans’ Tax Cuts Have Delivered Bigger Refunds for Hardworking Families

WASHINGTON - Last year, Republicans enacted the Working Families Tax Cuts, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), to prevent the largest tax increase in history, delivering life-changing tax relief for hardworking American families, seniors, small business, rural communities, and more. Republicans simplified the tax code and made these historic tax cuts permanent - for the first time since 1986. Now, Americans are on average seeing 11% higher tax refunds according to the IRS, thanks to Republicans' tax provisions like No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, and tax relief for seniors.

"It is a great day because this filing season, three things are happening: lower taxes, bigger refunds, and more money in the pockets of hardworking Americans," Speaker Johnson said at a Tax Day press conference. "We did that intentionally, and that's exactly what's happening. Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, Americans in all 50 states are benefiting from taxes that are lower and simpler and fairer for their families."

On Tax Day, accountants across Louisiana's Fourth Congressional District shared how the Working Families Tax Cuts are positively impacting Louisianians.

WHAT LOUISIANA ACCOUNTANTS SAY:

"I've just finished a married couple's tax return for 2025; he works in industry and accumulates a great portion of overtime. Their combined wages increased 31% from 2024 to 2025. Even with this increase in wages, their ability to deduct $25,000 of his overtime premium kept them in the same 24% tax bracket and their effective/average income tax rate only increased by .87%, yielding a refund that was 6x as much as 2024. This is very much the norm for the 2025 tax season. Waiters and waitresses with tips, employees from industrial plants with overtime - all are experiencing a much lower tax burden, which is allowing their hard-earned dollars to flow back to them. The OBBBA and its tax provisions are delivering as promised!" - Randy, CPA, Beauregard Parish

"Recent federal tax changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) are having a meaningful impact on many of our clients, particularly here in our local community. We are seeing tangible benefits from provisions such as the senior deduction, the overtime deduction, and the tips deduction. For example, one retired couple realized over $1,500 in tax savings from the senior deduction alone, while another client in the oil and gas industry saw nearly $6,000 in savings due to the overtime deduction. Across our client base, these changes are resulting in noticeable tax relief, allowing individuals and families to retain more of their income and reinvest those dollars back into their households and the local economy." - Andrew, CPA, Beauregard Parish

"This tax season, we've seen many positive results following the implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill. The new overtime and senior deduction alone have led to higher refunds and increased client satisfaction." - Brandon, CPA, Beauregard Parish

"Senior taxpayers I work with have been benefiting from the senior tax credit and are often pleasantly surprised by the tax savings it provides. Does it make a noticeable difference? Yes, it does!" - Melissa, CPA, Beauregard Parish

"I have witnessed a significant difference between this tax filing season and last year particularly with regards to my clientele that are small business owners. My clientele that own small businesses are being greatly rewarded for investing in and growing their businesses through the acquisition of assets and hiring additional employees. Please let Speaker Johnson know they are grateful for his assisting with getting the One Big Beautiful Bill passed through Congress!" - Hardy, CPA, Caddo Parish

"Recent federal and Louisiana tax law changes have introduced meaningful planning opportunities for businesses and individuals across our region. Increased clarity and competitive rates have driven thoughtful conversations with clients focused on growth, reinvestment, and long-term decision-making. From a practitioner's perspective, stability and predictability in tax policy remain essential to supporting economic momentum. The effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill have been positive for taxpayers." - Roy, CPA, Caddo Parish

Working Families Tax Cuts, by the Numbers:

• In households across America, over 53 million filers claimed at least one of Republicans' signature new tax cuts.

• The average refund this filing season is over $3,400, an increase of 11 percent compared to last filing season.

• The average tax cut for filers benefitting from one of Republicans' tax cuts is over $800.

• Over 6 million filers have claimed No Tax on Tips, with an average deduction of over $7,100.

• Over 25 million filers have claimed No Tax on Overtime, with an average deduction of over $3,100.

• Over 30 million seniors have claimed the Enhanced Deduction for Seniors, with an average deduction of over $7,500.

• Over 1 million filers have deducted No Tax on Car Loan Interest on their new American vehicles, with an average deduction of over $1,800.

• Five million Trump Accounts have been opened, with 1.2 million eligible for the $1,000 pilot program contribution.

• Over 34 million families have claimed the enhanced Child Tax Credit, which is permanently doubled and expanded by the Working Families Tax Cuts.

• Over 105 million filers have claimed the permanently doubled standard deduction, simplifying tax filing for millions across America.