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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on the acquisition of single-family homes by certain large investors.
12/29/2022, 6:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8582
Bill 117 hr 8582, also known as the "Single-Family Home Investor Tax Act," aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by implementing an excise tax on the purchase of single-family homes by specific large investors. The bill is designed to address concerns about the impact of large investors on the housing market, particularly in areas where there is a shortage of affordable housing.
Under this proposed legislation, certain large investors who acquire single-family homes would be subject to an excise tax. The exact details of the tax, such as the rate and threshold for qualifying as a large investor, would be determined by the Internal Revenue Service.
The goal of this bill is to discourage large investors from purchasing single-family homes in bulk, which can drive up prices and reduce the availability of affordable housing for individual homebuyers. By imposing an excise tax on these transactions, the bill aims to level the playing field and make it easier for individuals and families to purchase homes in competitive markets. Overall, the Single-Family Home Investor Tax Act seeks to address concerns about the impact of large investors on the housing market and promote greater access to affordable housing for all Americans.
Under this proposed legislation, certain large investors who acquire single-family homes would be subject to an excise tax. The exact details of the tax, such as the rate and threshold for qualifying as a large investor, would be determined by the Internal Revenue Service.
The goal of this bill is to discourage large investors from purchasing single-family homes in bulk, which can drive up prices and reduce the availability of affordable housing for individual homebuyers. By imposing an excise tax on these transactions, the bill aims to level the playing field and make it easier for individuals and families to purchase homes in competitive markets. Overall, the Single-Family Home Investor Tax Act seeks to address concerns about the impact of large investors on the housing market and promote greater access to affordable housing for all Americans.
Congressional Summary of HR 8582
This bill imposes a 100% excise tax on the purchase of a single-family home by a specified large investor (i.e., any person, other than a tax-exempt charitable organization or a governmental entity, with assets having a fair market value exceeding $20 million). The tax does not apply if the home is used as the principal residence of the investor or the sale to the investor is pursuant to a governmental program for providing housing to low-income individuals.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8582
Bill HR 8582 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 28, 2022. Bill HR 8582 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 28, 2022. Bill HR 8582's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of July 28, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8582
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
16Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8582
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8582
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on the acquisition of single-family homes by certain large investors.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on the acquisition of single-family homes by certain large investors.
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