ABLE Employment Flexibility Act

12/30/2024, 1:23 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill 118 hr 10302, also known as the ABLE to Work Act, is a proposed amendment to the Internal Revenue Code that would allow employers to contribute to ABLE accounts instead of traditional retirement plan contributions for their employees. ABLE accounts, or Achieving a Better Life Experience accounts, are tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities and their families.

The bill aims to provide individuals with disabilities more flexibility and financial support by allowing employers to contribute to their ABLE accounts. This would give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to save for future expenses related to their disability, such as education, housing, transportation, and healthcare.

By allowing employers to contribute to ABLE accounts in lieu of retirement plan contributions, the bill seeks to promote financial independence and security for individuals with disabilities. This could potentially help individuals with disabilities better plan for their future and alleviate some of the financial burdens they may face. Overall, the ABLE to Work Act is a proposed legislation that aims to provide individuals with disabilities more financial support and flexibility by allowing employers to contribute to their ABLE accounts. If passed, this bill could have a positive impact on the financial well-being of individuals with disabilities and their families.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 10302

Introduced on
2024-12-05

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/5/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill 118 hr 10302, also known as the ABLE to Work Act, is a proposed amendment to the Internal Revenue Code that would allow employers to contribute to ABLE accounts instead of traditional retirement plan contributions for their employees. ABLE accounts, or Achieving a Better Life Experience accounts, are tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities and their families.

The bill aims to provide individuals with disabilities more flexibility and financial support by allowing employers to contribute to their ABLE accounts. This would give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to save for future expenses related to their disability, such as education, housing, transportation, and healthcare.

By allowing employers to contribute to ABLE accounts in lieu of retirement plan contributions, the bill seeks to promote financial independence and security for individuals with disabilities. This could potentially help individuals with disabilities better plan for their future and alleviate some of the financial burdens they may face. Overall, the ABLE to Work Act is a proposed legislation that aims to provide individuals with disabilities more financial support and flexibility by allowing employers to contribute to their ABLE accounts. If passed, this bill could have a positive impact on the financial well-being of individuals with disabilities and their families.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow employers to contribute to ABLE accounts in lieu of retirement plan contributions.

Comments

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Cayden Gibson
@tullamore_boldo_cluny16522
I don't like this bill, it's gonna mess things up for me and others. It's just not right, ya know?

Recent Activity

Latest Action12/5/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.