Big and Beautiful? TAX CUTS ON THE GOVERNMENT TABLE
Inspired by EatingWell.com
Spinach, Feta, and Egg Stuffed Peppers
• 2 large bell peppers, any color • 1/2 tsp salt • 4 large eggs • 2 tbsp reduced-fat milk • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper DIRECTIONS INGREDIENTS
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 1/2 cup chopped onion • 2 cups chopped spinach • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
In politics, nothing — not even your tax bill — is ever set in stone. At the time of this writing, the U.S. Senate is still reviewing (and undoubtedly debating) the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA), a controversial budget reconciliation bill the House of Representatives passed that could dramatically affect the bottom lines of millions of Americans. Naturally, a bill of this size is often a moving target subject to considerable alterations — and perhaps defeat — as it moves through the legislative process. Although some of the details included in this article may no longer apply to the OBBBA by the time you read this, it is still worthwhile to explore some of the substantial tax changes introduced — especially as they’re likely to return in some form in the future even if they don’t all survive the review and voting process. That said, what doesn’t appear subject to change is the Trump administration’s steadfast endorsement of the OBBBA’s possible impact on U.S. taxes. In early June, the White House made headlines by calling the legislation “the largest tax cut in history” via an official statement. What does that mean? Here are just a few of the critical provisions included in the version of the OBBBA passed by the House in May: • Taxes on tips and overtime would be eliminated. • The lower personal income tax rates established through the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act would be permanent. • A taxable income deduction of up to $10,000 would apply to car loan interest for vehicles assembled in the U.S. This deduction would be allowed through 2028. • Eligible filers aged 65 or older would be provided an additional $4,000 deduction (with a modified adjusted gross income of up to $75,000/single or $150,000/married filing jointly) for tax years 2025 through 2028. Regardless of where the bill may stand this month, please contact me if you have any questions or concerns about your tax planning for 2025. Change in the tax world may be inevitable, but allowing it to harm you financially due to oversights or disorganization is optional.
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. Halve peppers lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. 3. Place peppers cut-side up in an 8-inch-square microwave- safe dish. Microwave on high 2 1/2–3 minutes until tender; pat dry and sprinkle with salt. 4. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and black pepper. 5. To a medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil, then add onion and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes until softened and beginning to brown. 6. Add spinach and cook, stirring 1–2 minutes more until spinach is wilted. 7. Divide spinach mixture evenly among pepper halves. Sprinkle with feta, and top with egg mixture. 8. Bake 30–35 minutes until filling is set.
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