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H.R. 559 · 119th Congress

Seniors in the Workforce Tax Relief Act

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Introduced: 1/20/2025
Current status: In committee
Introduced by: Don Bacon (R · NE-02)
Bill ID: 119hr559
Latest official action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Seniors in the Workforce Tax Relief Act This bill establishes a new above-the-line federal tax deduction through 2029 for individuals who attain the age of 65 before the end of the tax year. (Above-the-line deductions are subtracted from gross income to calculate adjusted gross income.) Under the bill, the amount of the tax deduction is $25,000 for individuals (or $50,000 for joint filers and surviving spouses) and begins to phase out for individuals with an adjusted gross income over $100,000 (or $200,000 for joint filers and surviving spouses).

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 1/20/2025

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Last updated: 1/20/2025Source: BILLSUMBill: 119hr559Learn more →