John Thune: “More than 30 million seniors claimed a new $6,000 bonus…”

“And that too is a permanent feature of the tax code thanks to Republicans landmark bill Mr. President the working families tax cuts also introduced a number of new tax relief provisions into the tax code this tax season. More than 30 million seniors claimed a new $6,000 bonus deduction for older Americans. Over a million people bought a new American made car and were able to deduct an average $1,800 in auto loan interest on that new vehicle.” (02:00–02:08)

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