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John Cornyn: “About half of taxpayers don't end up paying income tax.”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

Interview with Senator John Cornyn on FAA Authorization, Fentanyl Legislation, and Tax Cuts

Published March 20, 2025 | Video Starts at 15:43

Someone making under $50,000 would get a $273 cut. Big disparity there. Yeah, because we have a progressive tax code and About half of taxpayers don't end up paying income tax. They pay other types of taxes. And the people you mentioned who are making a lot of money, they pay a higher percentage of their income because they make more. (15:43–15:48)

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