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H.R. 3982

Introduced

Social Security Tax Fairness Act

Introduced 10/5/2017•115th Congress•House

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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8131)

10/24/2017

Summary

Social Security Tax Fairness Act

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the taxation of Social Security benefits, to: (1) increase the income thresholds above which Social Security benefits are subject to certain taxes, (2) require the income thresholds for joint returns to be twice the amounts in effect for other taxpayers, and (3) require the thresholds to be adjusted for inflation after 2018.

Introduced in House • 10/5/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Taxation
Income tax exclusionInflation and pricesMarriage and family statusSocial security and elderly assistance

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Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6]

Republican • IN-6

Sponsored 10/5/2017

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

October 5, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House10/5/2017

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors0