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US HR8941

US HR8941
No Tax on Tips Act


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Introduced
07/08/2024
In Committee
07/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the application of the income tax on cash tips through a deduction allowed to all individual taxpayers.

AI Summary

This bill, the "No Tax on Tips Act," aims to eliminate the application of income tax on cash tips received by individual taxpayers. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It introduces a new deduction in the Internal Revenue Code that allows individuals to deduct the amount of cash tips they receive during the taxable year, as reported on statements furnished to their employer under Section 6053(a). 2. The deduction is allowed for both itemizers and non-itemizers, meaning it can be claimed regardless of whether the taxpayer is claiming the standard deduction or itemizing their deductions. 3. The deduction is not subject to the limitations on miscellaneous itemized deductions or the overall limitation on itemized deductions, making it a more favorable tax benefit for taxpayers. 4. The bill requires the Secretary of the Treasury to modify the tax withholding tables and procedures to take into account the new deduction, ensuring that the appropriate amount of tax is withheld from employees' paychecks. 5. The amendments made by the bill are effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, providing a future implementation date.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 07/08/2024)

Taxonomy

Macroeconomics
  • ‐ Taxation, Tax Policy, and Tax Reform

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8941/all-info 07/09/2024
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8941/BILLS-118hr8941ih.pdf 08/14/2024
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