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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for qualified business income.

1/29/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 213

Bill 119 s 213, also known as the "Qualified Business Income Deduction Permanency Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The main purpose of this bill is to make permanent the deduction for qualified business income.

The deduction for qualified business income was originally introduced as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. This deduction allows certain business owners to deduct up to 20% of their qualified business income from their taxable income. The deduction was initially set to expire after the 2025 tax year, but this bill seeks to make it a permanent fixture in the tax code.

Supporters of the bill argue that making the deduction permanent will provide certainty and stability for small business owners and entrepreneurs, allowing them to better plan for the future and invest in their businesses. They also believe that the deduction helps to promote economic growth and job creation. Opponents of the bill may argue that making the deduction permanent could lead to a loss of tax revenue for the government, potentially exacerbating budget deficits. They may also raise concerns about the distributional effects of the deduction, as it primarily benefits higher-income individuals who own businesses. Overall, Bill 119 s 213 seeks to provide long-term support for small business owners and entrepreneurs by making the deduction for qualified business income a permanent feature of the tax code. The bill is currently under consideration in the US Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially being signed into law.

Congressional Summary of S 213

Main Street Tax Certainty Act

This bill makes permanent the qualified business income (QBI) tax deduction.

Under current law, individuals, estates, and trusts may deduct the lower of (1) 20% of QBI from a qualified business, qualified real estate investment trust dividends, and qualified publicly traded partnership income; or (2) 20% of taxable income less net capital gain. (Some limitations apply.)

However, under current law, the QBI tax deduction expires after December 31, 2025.

Current Status of Bill S 213

Bill S 213 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill S 213 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2025.  Bill S 213's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of January 23, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 213

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
158
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
158
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 213

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 213

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for qualified business income.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for qualified business income.

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Lawson Cates

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10 months ago

I don't really get this bill about business income deductions. Seems like it could be a big deal, but I'm not sure how it'll impact me. #confused #taxes