A Change to the Tax Code Hurt Fallen Soldiers' Families. Now a Bipartisan Push Wants to Fix It

For many Americans, President Donald Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act resulted in lower income and corporate tax rates. But an unintended consequence of the 2017 overhaul was a significant tax hike for families whose loved ones lost their lives while serving as active-duty military members.

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Gold Star families, as they are commonly referred to, are eligible to receive two forms of compensation for their losses.

For many Americans, President Donald Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act resulted in lower income and corporate tax rates. But an unintended consequence of the 2017 overhaul was a significant tax hike for families whose loved ones lost their lives while serving as active-duty military members. [video id=5690658614001] Gold Star families, as they are commonly referred to, are eligible to receive two forms of compensation for their losses.