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SALT Fairness for Working Families Act This bill increases the limitation on the federal tax deduction for state and local taxes (commonly known as the SALT deduction cap) to $15,000 ($30,000 for married individuals filing a joint federal income tax return). Under current law, the SALT deduction cap is $10,000 ($5,000 for a married individuals filing separate federal income tax returns).
Action Timeline
2025-01-09
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2025-01-09
Introduced in House
2025-01-09
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.246 pass?
HR.246 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: 39%.
What does HR.246 do?
SALT Fairness for Working Families Act This bill increases the limitation on the federal tax deduction for state and local taxes (commonly known as the SALT deduction cap) to $15,000 ($30,000 for married individuals filing a joint federal income tax return). Under current law, the SALT deduction cap is $10,000 ($5,000 for a married individuals filing separate federal income tax returns).
Who sponsored HR.246?
HR.246 was sponsored by Lauren Underwood (D-Illinois).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 246 IH: SALT Fairness for Working Families Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-09 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 246 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Ms. Underwood (for herself and Mr. Casten ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on the amount individuals can deduct for certain State and local taxes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SALT Fairness for Working Families Act . 2. Increase in limitation on deduction for certain State and local taxes of individuals (a) In general Section 164(b)(6)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $10,000 ($5,000 in the case of a married individual filing a separate return) and inserting $15,000 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return) . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
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