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Seniors in the Workforce Tax Relief Act

USA119th CongressHR-559| House 
| Updated: 1/20/2025
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill introduces a new above-the-line tax deduction for individuals aged 65 or older, effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024. Single filers can claim a deduction of up to $25,000 , which begins to phase out when their adjusted gross income (AGI) exceeds $100,000 and is fully eliminated at $125,000 AGI. For married couples filing jointly or surviving spouses, the maximum deduction is $50,000 . This larger deduction starts to phase out when their AGI surpasses $200,000 and is completely phased out at $250,000 AGI. Crucially, this deduction is available to eligible seniors regardless of whether they itemize other deductions, making it accessible to a broader range of taxpayers. However, the provisions of this bill are temporary, as the deduction is set to terminate for all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2029.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9465
Seniors in the Workforce Tax Relief Act
Jan 20, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 20, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9465
    Seniors in the Workforce Tax Relief Act


  • January 20, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 20, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Seniors in the Workforce Tax Relief Act

USA119th CongressHR-559| House 
| Updated: 1/20/2025
This bill introduces a new above-the-line tax deduction for individuals aged 65 or older, effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024. Single filers can claim a deduction of up to $25,000 , which begins to phase out when their adjusted gross income (AGI) exceeds $100,000 and is fully eliminated at $125,000 AGI. For married couples filing jointly or surviving spouses, the maximum deduction is $50,000 . This larger deduction starts to phase out when their AGI surpasses $200,000 and is completely phased out at $250,000 AGI. Crucially, this deduction is available to eligible seniors regardless of whether they itemize other deductions, making it accessible to a broader range of taxpayers. However, the provisions of this bill are temporary, as the deduction is set to terminate for all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2029.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9465
Seniors in the Workforce Tax Relief Act
Jan 20, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 20, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9465
    Seniors in the Workforce Tax Relief Act


  • January 20, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 20, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted