Tax Refunds Under Trump Poised to Sway Voters Ahead of Midterms
How voters feel about their checks could affect Republican prospects in the midterm elections.
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President Donald Trump is promising huge tax refunds in the new year, but whether taxpayers feel they’ve been visited by Santa or the Grinch come filing season will depend on whether they fit into a handful of special categories.