On July 27, the House Ways & Means Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight held a hearing on delays in processing employee retention tax credit (ERTC) claims, and on reports of widespread fraudulent claims for the pandemic-era tax credit.
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Ways & Means Committee Approves Tax Legislation
On June 13, House Ways & Means Republicans approved the American Families and Jobs Act, consisting of three bills described as an “economic growth” package. The three bills were approved on party-line votes, with Republicans supporting and Democrats opposed. The three bills were announced on June 9 by the committee’s chairman, Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO).
Topics: Legislation & Regulations Taxes Congress Tax Reform
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Ways & Means Chair Says a Tax Bill Is Coming by June
House Ways & Means Committee Chair Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) says his committee will propose a tax package by late May or in June. The package will reflect priorities discussed at the committee’s field hearings (so far, four have been held outside of Washington), and will prioritize “working families and small businesses.” Currently, this effort appears to be entirely Republican-generated and supported.
Topics: Legislation & Regulations Taxes Congress Tax Reform
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Key Tax Writer Introduces Bill to Expand Use of HSAs to Cover In-Home Long-Term Care
Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) has introduced bipartisan legislation that would allow use of health savings account (HSA) funds to pay for in-home long-term care. The bill has 11 bipartisan cosponsors.
Topics: Long-Term Care Legislation & Regulations Health Savings Accounts Taxes Tax Reform
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“Tax-the-Rich” Legislation Resurfaces
On April 18, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) reintroduced his “tax-the-rich” bill, the “For the 99.5 Percent Act,” in the Senate. The bill was reintroduced in the House by Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA). The bill would impose higher estate tax rates on those who inherit more than $3.5 million.
