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Tariff Refund Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9768| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2026
Haley M. Stevens

Haley M. Stevens

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by establishing a new mechanism to treat certain tariff revenues as an overpayment of tax for eligible individuals. The core purpose is to provide a direct financial rebate to taxpayers, effectively returning a portion of tariff collections to alleviate financial burdens. This rebate would apply to the most recent taxable year beginning after December 31, 2024, and ending before the bill's enactment. Under the bill, eligible individuals would receive a payment against their tax liability, with the amount varying by filing status: $1,700 for joint filers , $1,275 for heads of household , and $850 for other individuals . To qualify, an individual must be a U.S. citizen, not incarcerated for a crime, and meet specific adjusted gross income (AGI) thresholds, such as not exceeding $400,000 for joint filers. Dependents of other taxpayers and estates or trusts are explicitly excluded, and the Secretary of the Treasury is directed to issue these refunds rapidly, preventing payments to deceased individuals, and establishing regulations for proper implementation.
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Timeline
Feb 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3905
Introduced in Senate
Jul 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • February 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3905
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Tariff Refund Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9768| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2026
This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by establishing a new mechanism to treat certain tariff revenues as an overpayment of tax for eligible individuals. The core purpose is to provide a direct financial rebate to taxpayers, effectively returning a portion of tariff collections to alleviate financial burdens. This rebate would apply to the most recent taxable year beginning after December 31, 2024, and ending before the bill's enactment. Under the bill, eligible individuals would receive a payment against their tax liability, with the amount varying by filing status: $1,700 for joint filers , $1,275 for heads of household , and $850 for other individuals . To qualify, an individual must be a U.S. citizen, not incarcerated for a crime, and meet specific adjusted gross income (AGI) thresholds, such as not exceeding $400,000 for joint filers. Dependents of other taxpayers and estates or trusts are explicitly excluded, and the Secretary of the Treasury is directed to issue these refunds rapidly, preventing payments to deceased individuals, and establishing regulations for proper implementation.
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Timeline
Feb 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3905
Introduced in Senate
Jul 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • February 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3905
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Haley M. Stevens

Haley M. Stevens

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

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