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Working Families Tax Cut Act

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3864

The Working Families Tax Cut Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3864, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide tax relief for working families in the United States.

One of the key provisions of the Working Families Tax Cut Act is an expansion of the Child Tax Credit. This credit would be increased from $2,000 per child to $3,000 per child, with an additional $600 credit for children under the age of 6. This would provide significant financial assistance to families with children, helping to alleviate the financial burden of raising a family.

In addition to the expansion of the Child Tax Credit, the Working Families Tax Cut Act also includes provisions to increase the Earned Income Tax Credit for low-income working families. This credit would be expanded for workers without children, providing them with additional financial support. Overall, the Working Families Tax Cut Act aims to provide much-needed tax relief for working families in the United States. By expanding the Child Tax Credit and increasing the Earned Income Tax Credit, this bill seeks to help alleviate the financial strain that many families face. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it will help to support working families and stimulate the economy, while opponents raise concerns about the cost and potential impact on the federal budget.

Congressional Summary of HR 3864

Tax Cuts for Working Families Act

This bill renames the standard tax deduction as the guaranteed deduction. It allows an additional bonus amount of $2,000 ($4,000 for married couples filing jointly) in taxable years beginning in 2024 and 2025 but reduces the bonus amount for taxpayers whose modified adjusted gross income exceeds $200,000 ($400,000 for joint filers).

Current Status of Bill HR 3864

Bill HR 3864 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 6, 2023. Bill HR 3864 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 6, 2023.  Bill HR 3864's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of June 6, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3864

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3864

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

- Income tax deductions
- Inflation and prices

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3864

Working Families Tax Cut Act
Working Families Tax Cut Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to rename the standard deduction the guaranteed deduction, and to add a bonus amount to the guaranteed deduction for taxable years 2024 and 2025.

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