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Tax on Wall Street Speculation Act
3/12/2024, 5:15 PM
Summary of Bill S 1990
The tax proposed in this bill would specifically target transactions made on Wall Street, such as stock trades, bond trades, and derivatives trades. The idea behind this tax is to discourage speculative trading and to help offset the costs of government programs and services.
Supporters of the Tax on Wall Street Speculation Act argue that it would help to reduce market volatility and prevent excessive risk-taking by financial institutions. They also believe that it would help to level the playing field for small investors who may be at a disadvantage compared to large institutional investors. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it could have negative effects on the economy by reducing liquidity in the markets and potentially driving up the cost of capital for businesses. They also argue that the tax could be passed on to consumers in the form of higher fees and lower returns on investments. Overall, the Tax on Wall Street Speculation Act is a controversial piece of legislation that has sparked debate among lawmakers and financial experts. Its fate in Congress remains uncertain as it continues to be discussed and debated.
Congressional Summary of S 1990
Tax on Wall Street Speculation Act
This bill imposes an excise tax on the transfer of ownership in certain securities (covered transactions), including any share of stock in a corporation; any partnership or beneficial interest in a partnership or trust; any note, bond, debenture, or other evidence of indebtedness (excluding tax-exempt municipal bonds); and derivative financial instruments or digital assets.
The bill includes exceptions for initial issues, certain traded short-term indebtedness, and securities lending arrangements.
The bill also (1) imposes a penalty on taxpayers who fail to include a covered transaction on their tax return or information statement, and (2) allows an individual taxpayer whose modified adjusted gross income does not exceed $50,000 ($75,000 for married taxpayers filing joint returns) a tax credit for the amount of tax paid on covered transactions.
