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Introduced
01/17/2017
01/17/2017
In Committee
01/17/2017
01/17/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Seniors' Tax Simplification Act of 2017 This bill directs the Internal Revenue Service to make available to taxpayers who have turned age 65 at the close of the taxable year a new federal income tax Form 1040SR (similar to the existing Form 1040EZ). Such taxpayers can use this new form even if their income includes: (1) Social Security benefits; (2) distributions from qualified retirement plans, annuities, or other such deferred payment arrangements; (3) interest and dividends; or (4) capital gains and losses. The form must be available without regard to the amount of any item of taxable income or the total amount of taxable income for the taxable year.
AI Summary
This bill, the Seniors' Tax Simplification Act of 2017, directs the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to create a new federal income tax form, Form 1040SR, specifically for taxpayers who have turned 65 by the end of the taxable year. This new form is designed to be similar to the existing Form 1040EZ, but it allows seniors to use it even if their income includes Social Security benefits, distributions from qualified retirement plans, interest and dividends, or capital gains and losses. The form must be available regardless of the amount of taxable income or the total taxable income for the year. The new Form 1040SR is intended to simplify the tax filing process for seniors.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 01/17/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/157/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s157/BILLS-115s157is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s157/BILLS-115s157is.pdf.pdf |
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