Battle over SALT deduction heats up amid debate over GOP’s $4 trillion tax bill debate

As Republicans move closer to passing their $4 trillion tax bill, one provision is proving to be an outsize obstacle: The state and local tax deduction known as SALT. The deduction allows those who itemize when filing their federal taxes to deduct property, sales, or income taxes already paid to state and local governments. It was capped at $10,000 for both individuals and married couples under Trump's 2017 tax bill, much to the chagrin of Republican politicians in pricey enclaves of liberal states like New Jersey...