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Scott Bessent Clarifies 'Gigantic' Tax Refund Amount

Scott Bessent Clarifies 'Gigantic' Tax Refund Amount

Summary

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that Americans could receive larger tax refunds this year due to a policy from President Donald Trump. The increase in refunds, expected to total up to $150 billion, could provide up to $1,000 per wage earner.

Key Facts

  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made the announcement on Tuesday.
  • The expected tax refund increase is due to a policy called President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill."
  • The refunds could amount to $1,000 per wage earner.
  • Bessent predicted up to $150 billion in total tax refunds this year.
  • The announcement was made during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
  • Bessent shared these details in an interview on Fox Business.

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