How will Congress look to pay for extending President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts?

President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts had broad implications for rural America. Many in agriculture are now urging lawmakers to extend the expiring provisions.

Farm CPA Paul Neiffer spoke with RFD-TV’s own Jennifer Vickery Smith on how Congress can pay for extending the tax cuts and the possible timeline.

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