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DEPLOY Tax Relief Act

10/7/2024, 12:23 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9743

The DEPLOY Tax Relief Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 9743, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide tax relief to individuals and businesses who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

One of the key provisions of the DEPLOY Tax Relief Act is the creation of a tax credit for businesses that have been forced to shut down or reduce operations due to government mandates related to the pandemic. This tax credit would help these businesses recoup some of the financial losses they have incurred as a result of the pandemic.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to provide tax relief to individuals who have lost their jobs or experienced a reduction in income due to the pandemic. This could include things like expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit or providing additional tax deductions for expenses related to remote work. Overall, the DEPLOY Tax Relief Act aims to provide much-needed financial assistance to individuals and businesses who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate will depend on the outcome of these discussions.

Congressional Summary of HR 9743

Deployed Emergency Professionals Lasting Over a Year Tax Relief Act or the DEPLOY Tax Relief Act

This bill allows a tax deduction for the travel expenses of federal disaster relief workers away from home for more than one year. (Under current law, the deduction for travel expenses while away from home is limited to temporary work assignments for one year or less except for a few specific situations.)

Current Status of Bill HR 9743

Bill HR 9743 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 20, 2024. Bill HR 9743 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 20, 2024.  Bill HR 9743's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of September 20, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9743

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9743

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9743

DEPLOY Tax Relief Act
DEPLOY Tax Relief Act
Deployed Emergency Professionals Lasting Over a Year Tax Relief Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for traveling expenses for Federal disaster relief workers away from home for more than 1 year.

Comments

Major Justice profile image

Major Justice

691

1 year ago

This bill hurts my wallet. Middle class families suffer.

Colson Horner profile image

Colson Horner

664

1 year ago

I don't like this new tax bill. How will it impact me in the long run?