Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/taxpayers-react-to-fiscal-cliff-deal Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Story On New Year’s Day Congress approved a tax deal that raises taxes by restoring the payroll tax and taxes on high income earners to prior levels. NewsHour asked taxpapers in Washington, D.C. for their thoughts on the dealmaking and how the plan will affect their household.