Lawler rebuffs criticism over negotiations on reconciliation bill: ‘Got to be real relief for the middle class’

Published May 19, 2025 11:23am ET



Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) reiterated his commitment to raise the maximum state and local taxes that can be deducted from federal taxes.

Currently, the SALT cap allows a maximum of $10,000 to be deducted from federal taxes. At the moment, Republicans in the House have proposed a $30,000 cap for those with incomes less than $400,000. However, Lawler is proposing an even larger maximum, which he explained on Fox Business’s Mornings with Maria.

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