Before diving into specific provisions, it's worth mapping who is most affected by this legislation. The distributional effects are uneven across age cohorts, income brackets, geographic regions, and industries.
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Age and Generational Impact
Millennials and Gen Z workers with incomes under $100,000 are net beneficiaries on balance, primarily through the expanded child tax credit, student loan interest deduction restoration, and ISA workforce accounts.
Core Takeaway
The single most affected group, on a per-household basis, is upper-middle-income families earning between $250,000 and $500,000. This cohort loses the most deductions and faces new capital gains treatment.