[jcon40]

Yes. The Wa Po says Fed tax deductions for state taxes paid are to be eliminated ...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/trump-to-unveil-proposal-for-massive-tax-cut/2017/04/26/2097fe42-2a94-11e7-be51-b3fc6ff7faee_story.html?utm_term=.242255045fbe

>>>> And Trump’s advisers are looking to ax some tax breaks that are very popular in certain states, including the deduction Americans take for the state and local taxes they pay separately each year. Eliminating this deduction could save more than $1 trillion over 10 years but inflame lawmakers and governors in states that have high income tax rates. <<<<

[rfp1234]

Eliminating this deduction could save more than $1 trillion over 10 years but inflame lawmakers and governors in states that have high income tax rates.

Those would be mostly libs, I presume. The RINO govs. of MA, MD, IL, etc. may not get re-elected. So be it.

If state pols don't like it, let them cut state taxes so state govts. can learn to live within their means.