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Small Business Paperwork Savings Act

1/24/2024, 3:15 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3991

Bill 118 hr 3991, also known as the Small Business Paperwork Savings Act, aims to reduce the burden of paperwork on small businesses in the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 18, 2021.

The main provisions of the bill include simplifying and streamlining the paperwork requirements for small businesses when it comes to tax reporting. This would involve reducing the number of forms that small businesses are required to fill out and submit to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) each year.

The bill also seeks to make it easier for small businesses to comply with tax laws by providing clearer guidance on what information needs to be reported and how it should be reported. This would help small businesses avoid costly mistakes and penalties for non-compliance. Overall, the Small Business Paperwork Savings Act is aimed at reducing the administrative burden on small businesses and allowing them to focus more on growing their businesses and creating jobs. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered by the House Ways and Means Committee for further review and potential passage.

Congressional Summary of HR 3991

Small Business Paperwork Savings Act

This bill increases from $600 to $5,000 the threshold for reporting income for tax purposes.

Current Status of Bill HR 3991

Bill HR 3991 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2023. Bill HR 3991 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 9, 2023.  Bill HR 3991's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of June 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3991

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
20
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3991

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3991

Small Business Paperwork Savings Act
Small Business Paperwork Savings Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the threshold for requiring information reporting with respect to certain payees.

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