Personal Tax Change Experiences for NYT US Finances Story

The New York Times is reporting on how the recent tax cuts passed by President Trump and the Republican Party are impacting Americans' finances, including new deductions for overtime pay, tips, state and local taxes, and seniors. The journalist is seeking personal experiences from readers about how these tax changes are affecting their tax filing and refund experiences, as well as any difficulties they've encountered with the IRS. I cover tax policy and am based in Washington, D.C. I am interested in hearing from readers about how, if at all, policies like a new tax break for overtime pay are shaping their finances. I also want to know how readers experience the tax system more generally. Have you been counting the days until you receive your tax refund? Have you been having trouble getting your tax questions answered by the I.R.S.? Tell us about your experience filing your taxes this year. Have you filed your taxes? Did you, or do you expect to, benefit from any of the following new tax cuts? - A new deduction for overtime pay - A new deduction for tips - A larger maximum deduction for state and local taxes - A new deduction for people 65 and older - A new deduction for interest on car loans - A larger child tax credit If you've already filed, what was your experience doing so? Did you have any problems? Do you typically receive a tax refund? Has that been an important part of your personal budget in the past? Do any of the following statements apply to you? - I am a business owner - I have claimed or expect to claim the earned income tax credit this year - I plan to open a new "Trump account" for at least one of my children this year What is your income? Where do you live? What is your name? What is your email address? I’ll eagerly read every response and may reach out to learn more about your situation. I won’t publish anything without speaking to you and will keep your information secure.