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Trump Revives Millionaire Tax Proposal, Sparking GOP Resistance

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May 9, 2025
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  • President Trump is considering raising the top individual income tax rate to 39.6% (from 37%) for those earning over $2.5 million, a move aimed at easing fiscal constraints and countering Democratic criticism.
  • The proposal could raise $59.3 billion over a decade and affect 150,000 to 200,000 households, but it faces strong opposition from many congressional Republicans.
  • GOP lawmakers are focused on making Trump’s 2017 tax cuts permanent and have shown little support for increasing the top tax rate.
  • The proposal highlights Trump’s populist influence within the GOP but risks alienating the party’s tax-cut wing, with critics warning of political and economic fallout.
  • The higher tax rate would interact with other provisions, potentially disrupting the balance between corporate and individual tax rates and pushing some combined marginal tax rates above 50%.

What Happened?

President Trump has revived the idea of a “millionaire tax,” proposing to raise the top income tax rate to 39.6% for individuals earning over $2.5 million. This marks a reversal from his earlier rejection of the idea in April.

The move is intended to help Republicans fit Trump’s tax cuts into a fiscal bill while avoiding deep Medicaid cuts and addressing Democratic accusations of favoring the wealthy. However, the proposal faces significant resistance from GOP lawmakers, who have long opposed tax increases and are focused on extending the 2017 tax cuts.

The higher tax rate would generate additional revenue but could disrupt existing tax provisions, such as the 20% deduction for closely held businesses, and lead to higher combined marginal tax rates in states with high local taxes.


Why It Matters?

Trump’s proposal underscores the tension between his populist agenda and the GOP’s traditional tax-cut priorities. While the higher tax rate could provide fiscal breathing room and counter Democratic criticism, it risks alienating Republican lawmakers and conservative groups.

The proposal also raises broader questions about the GOP’s ability to navigate fiscal challenges while maintaining its commitment to low taxes. Critics warn that raising taxes could hurt the party politically, jeopardizing its narrow control of Congress.

For wealthy taxpayers, the proposed increase would mark a return to pre-2017 tax rates, potentially leading to higher combined tax burdens in states with high local taxes.


What’s Next?

The proposal will likely face intense debate within the GOP, with Trump needing near-unanimous support from Republican lawmakers in the narrowly divided House and Senate. Key areas to watch include:

  • Republican Response: Whether Trump’s influence can sway GOP lawmakers to support the tax increase.
  • Fiscal Negotiations: How the proposal fits into broader efforts to pass a fiscal bill and extend the 2017 tax cuts.
  • Political Fallout: The potential impact on the GOP’s electoral prospects if the proposal alienates its base.

The outcome of these discussions will shape the future of U.S. tax policy and the GOP’s fiscal strategy heading into the 2026 elections.

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