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No Tax on Social Security Act of 2021
12/31/2022, 5:07 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4453
Bill 117 HR 4453, also known as the No Tax on Social Security Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to eliminate federal income tax on Social Security benefits. Currently, Social Security benefits are subject to federal income tax if an individual's income exceeds a certain threshold. This bill seeks to change that by exempting Social Security benefits from federal income tax altogether.
The bill aims to provide relief to millions of retirees who rely on Social Security as their primary source of income. By eliminating the tax on these benefits, retirees would be able to keep more of their hard-earned money and improve their financial security in retirement.
Supporters of the bill argue that taxing Social Security benefits is unfair, as these benefits are meant to provide financial support to retirees who have paid into the system throughout their working years. They believe that taxing these benefits places an unnecessary burden on retirees, many of whom are already struggling to make ends meet. Opponents of the bill may argue that eliminating the tax on Social Security benefits could lead to a loss of revenue for the federal government. They may also argue that the current tax system is necessary to ensure that higher-income individuals contribute their fair share to the federal budget. Overall, Bill 117 HR 4453, the No Tax on Social Security Act of 2021, aims to provide much-needed relief to retirees by eliminating federal income tax on Social Security benefits. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and whether it ultimately becomes law.
The bill aims to provide relief to millions of retirees who rely on Social Security as their primary source of income. By eliminating the tax on these benefits, retirees would be able to keep more of their hard-earned money and improve their financial security in retirement.
Supporters of the bill argue that taxing Social Security benefits is unfair, as these benefits are meant to provide financial support to retirees who have paid into the system throughout their working years. They believe that taxing these benefits places an unnecessary burden on retirees, many of whom are already struggling to make ends meet. Opponents of the bill may argue that eliminating the tax on Social Security benefits could lead to a loss of revenue for the federal government. They may also argue that the current tax system is necessary to ensure that higher-income individuals contribute their fair share to the federal budget. Overall, Bill 117 HR 4453, the No Tax on Social Security Act of 2021, aims to provide much-needed relief to retirees by eliminating federal income tax on Social Security benefits. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and whether it ultimately becomes law.
Congressional Summary of HR 4453
No Tax on Social Security Act of 2021
This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, social security benefits (i.e., title II retirement benefits and railroad retirement benefits).
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Current Status of Bill HR 4453
Bill HR 4453 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 16, 2021. Bill HR 4453 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 16, 2021. Bill HR 4453's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of July 16, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4453
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4453
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4453
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude social security benefits from gross income, and for other purposes.
No Tax on Social Security Act of 2021
No Tax on Social Security Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4453
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