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Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act

USA119th CongressHR-2603| House 
| Updated: 4/2/2025
Darin LaHood

Darin LaHood

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (6)
David Kustoff (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act" aims to streamline tax reporting and compliance for the beauty service industry. It extends the existing employer tip credit , previously available to food and beverage establishments, to businesses providing services such as barbering, hair care, nail care, esthetics, and spa treatments, provided aggregate tips exceed 15% of gross receipts for these services. Furthermore, the bill introduces an employer tip reporting safe harbor for beauty service businesses. To qualify, employers must implement educational programs for employees on tip reporting, establish procedures for monthly tip reporting, comply with all federal tax requirements for tip income, and maintain specific employee and financial records for four years. This safe harbor protects qualifying employers from IRS tip examinations, except those focused on individual employees. Finally, the legislation mandates new information reporting requirements for space rentals within the beauty service industry. Any person receiving $600 or more in rental payments from two or more individuals providing beauty services must report these payments to the IRS. This includes details such as the renter's name, address, tax identification number, and the total amount of rent received, with a corresponding statement provided to the renter.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1349
Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-821
Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-45
Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act
Apr 2, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 2, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1998
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1349
    Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-821
    Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-45
    Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act


  • April 2, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 2, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • June 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1998
    Introduced in Senate

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-1998: Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act

Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act

USA119th CongressHR-2603| House 
| Updated: 4/2/2025
The "Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act" aims to streamline tax reporting and compliance for the beauty service industry. It extends the existing employer tip credit , previously available to food and beverage establishments, to businesses providing services such as barbering, hair care, nail care, esthetics, and spa treatments, provided aggregate tips exceed 15% of gross receipts for these services. Furthermore, the bill introduces an employer tip reporting safe harbor for beauty service businesses. To qualify, employers must implement educational programs for employees on tip reporting, establish procedures for monthly tip reporting, comply with all federal tax requirements for tip income, and maintain specific employee and financial records for four years. This safe harbor protects qualifying employers from IRS tip examinations, except those focused on individual employees. Finally, the legislation mandates new information reporting requirements for space rentals within the beauty service industry. Any person receiving $600 or more in rental payments from two or more individuals providing beauty services must report these payments to the IRS. This includes details such as the renter's name, address, tax identification number, and the total amount of rent received, with a corresponding statement provided to the renter.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1349
Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-821
Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-45
Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act
Apr 2, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 2, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1998
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1349
    Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-821
    Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-45
    Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act


  • April 2, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 2, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • June 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1998
    Introduced in Senate
Darin LaHood

Darin LaHood

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (6)
David Kustoff (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-1998: Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted