This bill establishes a new tax credit for flood insurance expenses under the Internal Revenue Code, effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. It allows taxpayers to claim a credit for premiums paid for federal flood insurance, private flood insurance, and federal contents coverage flood insurance. The credit is specifically for coverage related to a taxpayer's principal residence . The credit has maximum limits: up to $1,500 for federal flood insurance, $3,000 for private flood insurance (50% of expenses), and $600 for federal contents coverage. These credit amounts are subject to an income-based phaseout, beginning at $100,000 for joint filers and $50,000 for other taxpayers, with varying reduction rates per category. The bill prevents taxpayers from claiming a double benefit by disallowing the credit for amounts already deducted elsewhere. Additionally, the dollar amounts for the credit and phaseout thresholds will be adjusted annually for inflation starting in 2026.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Taxation
Flood Insurance Tax Credit Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-5504| House
| Updated: 9/18/2025
This bill establishes a new tax credit for flood insurance expenses under the Internal Revenue Code, effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. It allows taxpayers to claim a credit for premiums paid for federal flood insurance, private flood insurance, and federal contents coverage flood insurance. The credit is specifically for coverage related to a taxpayer's principal residence . The credit has maximum limits: up to $1,500 for federal flood insurance, $3,000 for private flood insurance (50% of expenses), and $600 for federal contents coverage. These credit amounts are subject to an income-based phaseout, beginning at $100,000 for joint filers and $50,000 for other taxpayers, with varying reduction rates per category. The bill prevents taxpayers from claiming a double benefit by disallowing the credit for amounts already deducted elsewhere. Additionally, the dollar amounts for the credit and phaseout thresholds will be adjusted annually for inflation starting in 2026.