HR-1161 : Still Just a Bill


Fairness in Social Security Act of  2021

This bill excludes from modified adjusted gross income, for income tax purposes, any lump-sum social security benefit payment (i.e., a payment of more than one month of social security benefits) that is attributable to months ending before the beginning of the taxable year. It also waives any statute of limitation for credits or refunds resulting from this bill.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-02-18IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
2021-02-18CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.House committee actions
2021-02-18IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Joe Neguse [D] (CO-2)
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Policy Area :

Taxation
Related Subjects
  • Income tax credits
  • Income tax rates
  • Social security and elderly assistance
  • Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
  • Wages and earnings
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