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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer.

USA115th CongressS-3250| Senate 
| Updated: 7/19/2018
Kamala D. Harris

Kamala D. Harris

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (5)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Rent Relief Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a refundable tax credit for individuals who pay rent for a principal residence that exceeds 30% of the individual's gross income for the taxable year. The amount of the credit ranges from 25% to 100% of the excess rent, depending on the gross income of the taxpayer. The credit is not available for taxpayers with gross income that exceeds $100,000 ($125,000 for a taxpayer whose principal residence is located in a high-cost area, as defined by the bill). Rent that exceeds 150% of the fair market rent (including the utility allowance) for the residence may not be taken into account for the purpose of determining the amount of the credit. For individuals who reside in government-subsidized housing, the bill allows a credit equal to 1/12 of the rent paid by the taxpayer (and not subsidized under the program) during the year with respect to the residence.
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Timeline
Jul 19, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jul 19, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Aug 14, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-6671
Introduced in House
  • July 19, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 19, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • August 14, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-6671
    Introduced in House

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6671: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer.
  • HR 115-3670: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer.
Housing supply and affordabilityIncome tax credits

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer.

USA115th CongressS-3250| Senate 
| Updated: 7/19/2018
Rent Relief Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a refundable tax credit for individuals who pay rent for a principal residence that exceeds 30% of the individual's gross income for the taxable year. The amount of the credit ranges from 25% to 100% of the excess rent, depending on the gross income of the taxpayer. The credit is not available for taxpayers with gross income that exceeds $100,000 ($125,000 for a taxpayer whose principal residence is located in a high-cost area, as defined by the bill). Rent that exceeds 150% of the fair market rent (including the utility allowance) for the residence may not be taken into account for the purpose of determining the amount of the credit. For individuals who reside in government-subsidized housing, the bill allows a credit equal to 1/12 of the rent paid by the taxpayer (and not subsidized under the program) during the year with respect to the residence.
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Timeline
Jul 19, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jul 19, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Aug 14, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-6671
Introduced in House
  • July 19, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 19, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • August 14, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-6671
    Introduced in House
Kamala D. Harris

Kamala D. Harris

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (5)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6671: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer.
  • HR 115-3670: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Housing supply and affordabilityIncome tax credits