I lost 2K in deductions this year, plus was placed in a higher tax bracket due to the ACA mandates (employer paid portions of “cadillac health plans” being considered income now).
The “Cadillac” health care tax threshold might be made a function of the silver plan subsidy base amount so employer plans in higher cost/income areas of the country aren’t taxed as “Cadillacs” while having “Volkswagon” coverage.