re: Citizens getting to keep a bit more of their own money
All of these complex calculations, including a great deal of the CBO estimates, are based on the foundational principle that money that is not taxed away from the citizens of the United States is solemnly bundled up and burned ceremoniously in the town square. This is often accompanied by the belief that money that IS taxed away from citizens is put to use by the government in essential and efficient programs that would result in complete devastation to the nation if they were cut in any way.
It seems to be impossible to pry these notions loose from some people. Not sure it's worth even trying.