A deduction to defray homeowners’ state income taxes and local property taxes is getting much more generous, following fierce debate among lawmakers in Washington. The focus on the write-off is now coming from homeowners deciding if they should use the deduction to their advantage for the first time in years.

The recent tax legislation under President Trump has brought significant changes to the SALT deduction, offering potential relief to homeowners in high-tax states like New York, New Jersey, and California.