Scott Bessent: “As of April 12, over 53 million filers number 40. Nearly 45%…”

“And Main street is getting historic tax relief to keep the American dream alive. Thank you. Good. And before we take questions, I want to provide some numbers for you all. So tax day statistics. As of April 12, over 53 million filers number 40. Nearly 45% claimed one of President Trump's signature tax cuts. The average tax cut for filers benefiting from one of president's new tax cuts is over $800. Over 6 million filers have claimed no tax on tips with an average deduction of $7,100.” (09:48–09:58)

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