HR-3982 : Still Just a Bill

Social Security Tax Fairness Act

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the taxation of Social Security benefits, to: (1) increase the income thresholds above which Social Security benefits are subject to certain taxes, (2) require the income thresholds for joint returns to be twice the amounts in effect for other taxpayers, and (3) require the thresholds to be adjusted for inflation after 2018.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-10-05IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
2017-10-05IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Luke Messer [R] (IN-6)
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Policy Area :

Taxation
See Subjects
  • Income tax exclusion
  • Inflation and prices
  • Marriage and family status
  • Social security and elderly assistance

Related Bills

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