The Senate Committee on Finance argues that its proposal of changes to the bill "prevents the largest tax hike in history."

For many families, another key source of savings is the child tax credit. Senate Republicans proposed permanently increasing the credit available to parents, which would be set at $2,200 per child, beginning in the 2025 tax year. House Republicans had proposed to bump up the credit to $2,500, but only through 2028.

The Senate Finance Committee and the House have each advanced their versions of the 2025 tax bill, both aiming to make permanent many provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). However, important differences could significantly impact estate and tax planning .