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US HR8819

US HR8819
Religious Exemptions for Social Security and Healthcare Taxes Act


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Introduced
06/25/2024
In Committee
06/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit against tax, or refund of tax, for certain Federal insurance taxes for employees who are members of religious faiths which oppose participation in such insurance.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide a credit or refund of certain federal insurance taxes, such as Social Security and Medicare taxes, for employees who are members of religious faiths that oppose participation in such insurance programs. The bill allows individuals who meet certain criteria to apply for an authorization to receive this credit or refund. The amendments made by this bill would apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 06/25/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Freedom of Speech and Religion
Macroeconomics
  • ‐ Taxation, Tax Policy, and Tax Reform
Social Welfare
  • ‐ Retirement Issues

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8819/all-info 06/26/2024
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8819/BILLS-118hr8819ih.pdf 08/09/2024
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