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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require taxpayers claiming the child and earned income tax credits, and their qualifying children, to have a valid social security number for employment purposes.
1/29/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 268
Bill 119 s 268, also known as the "Child and Earned Income Tax Credit Integrity Act," aims to make changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The main purpose of this bill is to require taxpayers who are claiming the child and earned income tax credits to have a valid social security number for employment purposes. This means that both the taxpayer and their qualifying children must have a valid social security number in order to be eligible for these tax credits.
The bill is designed to ensure that individuals who are receiving these tax credits are doing so legitimately and are not committing fraud by using false or invalid social security numbers. By requiring a valid social security number for both the taxpayer and their qualifying children, the bill aims to increase the integrity of the child and earned income tax credit programs.
Overall, Bill 119 s 268 seeks to prevent fraud and abuse of the tax credit system by ensuring that only those who are eligible and have valid social security numbers are able to claim these credits. This bill is an important step towards ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used appropriately and that the tax credit programs are being administered fairly and accurately.
The bill is designed to ensure that individuals who are receiving these tax credits are doing so legitimately and are not committing fraud by using false or invalid social security numbers. By requiring a valid social security number for both the taxpayer and their qualifying children, the bill aims to increase the integrity of the child and earned income tax credit programs.
Overall, Bill 119 s 268 seeks to prevent fraud and abuse of the tax credit system by ensuring that only those who are eligible and have valid social security numbers are able to claim these credits. This bill is an important step towards ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used appropriately and that the tax credit programs are being administered fairly and accurately.
Current Status of Bill S 268
Bill S 268 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill S 268 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 28, 2025. Bill S 268's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of January 28, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 268
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 268
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 268
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require taxpayers claiming the child and earned income tax credits, and their qualifying children, to have a valid social security number for employment purposes.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require taxpayers claiming the child and earned income tax credits, and their qualifying children, to have a valid social security number for employment purposes.
Comments

Casey Leach
1,094
1 year ago
I think this bill is a good idea, but I wonder how it will impact families in the long run. What do you think?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 268
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