But this year feels different.

As families made the mad dash to file their taxes in the lead-up to April 15, many found they were keeping more of what they earned. And others, like mine, were astonished to find that, for the first time in a long while, they didn't owe a few extra zeroes to the IRS. That's because President Donald Trump made a commitment to put American workers and families first—and followed through.

The Working Families Tax Cut, passed last July, extended and expanded the 2017 tax cuts secured during Trump's first term and prevented a $4 trillion tax increase that would have hit families' budgets hard this year.

For the average taxpayer, that means more than $2,300 in extra savings each year over the next decade. These extra savings can fill up a commuter's gas tank for an entire year, buy several months' worth of groceries for a young family, or set up a Trump Account nest egg.

March 2026 data from the Internal Revenue Service shows that tax refunds were up 11% compared to last year, with the average refund exceeding $3,500. For millions of Americans, that meant a bigger return—or a return for the first time in a long time—hitting their bank accounts this spring.

The tax relief secured in the Working Families Tax Cut, which was outlined by Trump and codified by Republicans in Congress, is depositing dividends into taxpayer bank accounts even as you read this.

Middle-class families benefited from a larger standard deduction, which rose to $15,750 for individuals and $31,500 for married couples, allowing them to keep more of their income before taxes were even calculated. Parents saw the Child Tax Credit increase to $2,200, indexed for inflation, providing meaningful support for raising a family and extra cash to pay for child care, school supplies, and other essentials.

And thanks to a new deduction for both tip income and overtime pay, waitstaff working double shifts and construction workers putting in Saturday overtime are getting some much-needed relief as a reward for their hard work.

Seniors saw direct relief as well, with a new $6,000 deduction. For a retiree living on a fixed income, that can help cover essentials like prescription medications, utilities, or outings with friends and family. And for Americans purchasing a vehicle, the law allows deductions on interest for loans on American-made cars, helping lower the overall cost of a purchase that is essential to work, school, and daily obligations.

Just as important as the size of the tax cuts is the effort to make the system easier to navigate. By expanding the standard deduction and creating an above-the-line charitable deduction for those who do not itemize, the law offers a simpler path forward for millions of taxpayers. This is especially important for small businesses.

By permanently extending the small business deduction and allowing full and immediate expensing for equipment and investment, the Working Families Tax Cut gives job creators the certainty they need to grow and hire—fostering job creation and stimulating local economies in the process.

Tax Day offers a clear moment to evaluate whether the Trump administration and the 119th Congress' policies are making a difference in people's lives.

Because of the Working Families Tax Cut, Americans can answer, "Yes."

Trump set out to put the American people first—to deliver tax relief that rewards work, supports families, and simplifies the system. Promise kept. Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

Stefani E. Buhajla is the Sr. Director of Communications at Heritage Action.

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