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To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the States.

1/8/2025, 1:40 PM

Summary of Bill HR 25

Bill 119 HR 25, also known as the FairTax Act, aims to overhaul the current tax system in the United States. The bill proposes to repeal the income tax and other taxes, including payroll taxes, estate taxes, and gift taxes. In addition, the bill seeks to abolish the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and replace it with a national sales tax.

Under the FairTax Act, a national sales tax would be implemented and administered primarily by the states. This tax would be levied on the purchase of goods and services, with the goal of promoting freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity. Proponents of the bill argue that a national sales tax would simplify the tax system, eliminate loopholes, and encourage economic growth.

Critics of the FairTax Act raise concerns about the potential impact on low-income individuals and families, who may bear a disproportionate burden of the sales tax. They also question the feasibility of implementing such a drastic change to the tax system. Overall, Bill 119 HR 25 represents a significant proposal to reform the tax system in the United States by repealing the income tax, abolishing the IRS, and enacting a national sales tax. The bill has sparked debate among lawmakers and taxpayers alike, as they consider the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a sweeping change.

Congressional Summary of HR 25

FairTax Act of 2025

This bill replaces federal income, payroll, estate, and gift taxes with a federal sales tax beginning in 2027 and eliminates the Internal Revenue Service.

The bill establishes a 23% tax-inclusive (30% tax-exclusive) federal sales tax rate on taxable property and services to be administered primarily by each state. The federal sales tax rate is adjusted annually beginning in 2028 so that it is the sum of the 

  • general revenue rate (14.91%);
  • old-age, survivors and disability insurance rate; and
  • hospital insurance rate. 

The bill includes exemptions for property or services purchased for business, investment, and certain state government functions.

Registered, qualified families may receive a monthly sales tax rebate in the amount of the monthly federal poverty level (or twice such amount for married individuals) multiplied by the federal sales tax rate. Each family member must have a Social Security number and be a lawful resident of the United States. 

Federal sales tax revenues are allocated to general revenue, the Social Security trust funds, and the Medicare trust funds. (Special allocation rules apply for 2027.)

The bill eliminates appropriations for the Internal Revenue Service after FY2029 and establishes an Excise Tax Bureau and a Sales Tax Bureau within the Department of the Treasury. 

Finally, the bill terminates the federal sales tax if the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution (authorizing a federal income tax) is not repealed within seven years from the date the bill is enacted.

Current Status of Bill HR 25

Bill HR 25 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 25 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025.  Bill HR 25's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of January 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 25

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
30
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
30
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 25

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 25

To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the States.
To promote freedom, fairness, and economic opportunity by repealing the income tax and other taxes, abolishing the Internal Revenue Service, and enacting a national sales tax to be administered primarily by the States.

Comments

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Sevyn Braswell

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11 months ago

This bill is a joke! It's gonna mess everything up for me and my family. Why should we have to pay more taxes just so the government can screw us over even more? This is ridiculous and I'm not gonna stand for it. #NoThanks