Middle Class Tax Break Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a working America tax credit equal to the lesser of: (1) 6.2% of the earned income of the taxpayer, or (2) $500 ($1,000 in the case of a joint return or a head of a household). Individuals whose modified adjusted gross income does not exceed $100,000 ($200,000 in the case of a joint return or a head of a household) are eligible for the credit. The following individuals or entities are ineligible for the credit: (1) estates or trusts, (2) nonresident aliens, (3) individuals who do not include a Social Security number on their tax return, and (4) individuals for whom another taxpayer is allowed a deduction for a personal exemption.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Taxation
Immigration status and proceduresIncome tax creditsTax administration and collection, taxpayersWages and earnings
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a working America tax credit.
USA115th CongressS-1840| Senate
| Updated: 9/19/2017
Middle Class Tax Break Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a working America tax credit equal to the lesser of: (1) 6.2% of the earned income of the taxpayer, or (2) $500 ($1,000 in the case of a joint return or a head of a household). Individuals whose modified adjusted gross income does not exceed $100,000 ($200,000 in the case of a joint return or a head of a household) are eligible for the credit. The following individuals or entities are ineligible for the credit: (1) estates or trusts, (2) nonresident aliens, (3) individuals who do not include a Social Security number on their tax return, and (4) individuals for whom another taxpayer is allowed a deduction for a personal exemption.