Staff Reports
Tax Day on April 15 is that dreaded annual event that strikes fear into the wallets of Americans each spring, and this year is no different. Thanks to President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) back in 2017, many families have enjoyed some relief from oppressive tax burdens. However, this relief is on shaky ground as drastic Democrats eye a tax increase. Leading the charge against the extension of these crucial cuts is Senator Jon Ossoff from Georgia, a man who clearly forgot that his job is to look out for his constituents rather than shuffle paperwork that ultimately digs deeper into their pockets.
Despite needing the favor of voters as he heads towards his 2026 reelection campaign, Ossoff is moving in the opposite direction when it comes to tax policy. This reality led concerned Georgians to stage a protest outside his Atlanta office on Tax Day, organized by Americans for Prosperity-Georgia. Their message was clear: Don’t let the Democrats crash a party that’s finally getting a bit exciting for taxpayers.
We know, @SenOssoff "no" is just for show!
If he really wants the people of Georgia to be successful, he should listen to @AFPGeorgia, @LIBREinitiative, @ConcernedVets, and their volunteers and support the renewal of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act!https://t.co/ZXRWcKKMXH
— Jimmie T. Smith (@JimmieTSmith) April 16, 2025
The numbers speak for themselves, with AFP-Georgia noting that families could face an extra $1,500 in taxes annually if the TCJA isn’t extended. In the Peach State, it could get even worse, racking up an additional $2,500 per year. For small businesses, the expiration of these pro-growth provisions would feel like a strategic retreat. With potential job losses exceeding 25,000 in Georgia alone, it is clear that writing off sound tax policy can lead to disastrous consequences. Small businesses, often the backbone of the economy, rely on deductions for equipment costs and essential operating expenses, so letting the TCJA expire is effectively signing their death warrants.
Local media paid attention to the impassioned protest, capturing the frustration of those who understand that raising taxes now would be economic insanity. The State Director of AFP-GA expressed gratitude to all who participated, emphasizing the importance of communicating to Senator Ossoff that a tax hike is an utter betrayal of the public trust. Amid the current recovery from past administration policies that unleashed inflation, Americans are calling for tax reforms that encourage growth and investment rather than stifle it.
The odds of Ossoff getting the message and changing his stance are slim—his tenure has shown a pattern of ignoring the very constituents who put him in office during the unusual election of 2020. Just remember, Georgians are watching, and come next election cycle, they may very well remind him that his position isn’t guaranteed, especially if he chooses to persist in raising taxes. It would be wise for him to heed their warning before the next Tax Day rolls around.
