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'Reverse Robin Hood scam' or windfall for middle class? Lawmakers debate Trump tax plan extensions

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Republicans and Democrats are making competing claims about the impact of extending provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act .

Democrats view it as a handout for the wealthiest Americans .

Economists and tax experts say the answer isn't so straightforward.

Both sides can be correct depending on the frame of reference, tax experts said.

The top 1% paid 40% of all U.S. income taxes collected in 2022 , according to a recent Tax Foundation analysis.

The bottom 90% paid about a quarter28% — of total income tax.

The White House says the TCJA cut taxes more for working families than rich families.