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Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2023
3/13/2024, 12:52 PM
Summary of Bill S 2221
Bill 118 s 2221, also known as the Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that all married couples are treated equally under the tax code, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation.
The bill aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to remove any references to gender-specific terms such as "husband" and "wife" and replace them with gender-neutral terms like "spouse." This change would ensure that all married couples, including same-sex couples, are able to file their taxes jointly and receive the same tax benefits as opposite-sex couples.
Additionally, the Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2023 seeks to eliminate any discriminatory provisions in the tax code that may disadvantage same-sex couples, such as restrictions on claiming certain deductions or credits. Overall, this bill is designed to promote equality and fairness for all married taxpayers, regardless of their sexual orientation. It aims to ensure that all couples are able to enjoy the same rights and benefits when it comes to filing their taxes and receiving tax breaks.
The bill aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to remove any references to gender-specific terms such as "husband" and "wife" and replace them with gender-neutral terms like "spouse." This change would ensure that all married couples, including same-sex couples, are able to file their taxes jointly and receive the same tax benefits as opposite-sex couples.
Additionally, the Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2023 seeks to eliminate any discriminatory provisions in the tax code that may disadvantage same-sex couples, such as restrictions on claiming certain deductions or credits. Overall, this bill is designed to promote equality and fairness for all married taxpayers, regardless of their sexual orientation. It aims to ensure that all couples are able to enjoy the same rights and benefits when it comes to filing their taxes and receiving tax breaks.
Congressional Summary of S 2221
Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2023
This bill modifies several tax provisions that refer to married couples to make the provisions equally applicable to legally married same-sex couples.
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Current Status of Bill S 2221
Bill S 2221 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 10, 2023. Bill S 2221 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 10, 2023. Bill S 2221's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of July 10, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2221
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
94Democrat Cosponsors
86Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
6Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2221
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2221
Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2023
Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that all provisions shall apply to legally married same-sex couples in the same manner as other married couples, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2221
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