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Fact check: During Biden’s presidency were we under trumps tax plan

Checked on June 30, 2025

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, none of the sources directly answer whether the United States was under Trump's tax plan during Biden's presidency. However, several key implications emerge from the available information:

The analyses suggest that Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) remained in effect during Biden's presidency [1]. Multiple sources discuss Biden's proposed tax changes and budget proposals, which implies that the existing tax system - established under Trump - was still operational and that Biden was seeking to modify it rather than having already replaced it [2] [3] [4].

The sources consistently reference Biden's efforts to increase taxes on corporations and wealthy individuals, suggesting these were proposed changes to the current system rather than already implemented policies [4] [2]. Additionally, discussions about extending Trump's tax cuts indicate that portions of the TCJA were set to expire and required legislative action to continue [5].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The analyses reveal several critical gaps in addressing the original question:

  • No explicit timeline is provided showing exactly when, if at all, Biden's tax policies replaced Trump's tax plan
  • Missing information about which specific provisions of Trump's tax plan remained in effect versus which may have been modified
  • Lack of clarity on the legislative process - whether Biden needed Congressional approval to change tax policies or could implement changes through executive action
  • No discussion of the practical implementation timeline for any tax policy changes that may have occurred

The sources focus heavily on proposed changes and budget proposals rather than enacted legislation, suggesting that many of Biden's tax policy goals remained aspirational rather than implemented [4] [2] [6]. This creates an incomplete picture of the actual tax policy landscape during Biden's presidency.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself appears to contain an implicit assumption that may be misleading. By asking whether "we were under Trump's tax plan during Biden's presidency," it suggests a binary either/or scenario that may not reflect the complex reality of tax policy implementation.

The question oversimplifies the legislative process by implying that a new president automatically replaces the previous administration's tax policies. In reality, major tax changes typically require Congressional action, and the analyses suggest that Biden's proposed tax changes faced legislative hurdles [4].

Additionally, the framing ignores the possibility of partial implementation - some aspects of Trump's tax plan may have remained while others were modified. The analyses indicate that Biden proposed selective changes targeting specific groups (corporations and wealthy individuals) rather than a complete overhaul of the tax system [2] [3].

The question also lacks temporal specificity - Biden's presidency spanned multiple years, and tax policies may have evolved during that period rather than remaining static throughout his entire term.

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