Extra tax breaks for the richest 2 percent cost more than all of these programs that serve low-income women and families.

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In his FY 2014 budget, President Obama proposes limiting extra tax deductions and certain exclusions for the richest two percent of American households to 28 percent, so those super-rich taxpayers in the highest tax brackets would get the same tax benefit from deductions and exclusions as a household in the 28 percent tax bracket. This policy would make the tax code fairer and raise needed revenue – an average of $52.9 billion in a year. For more details, read our blog on this issue.