Bill · H.R. 137· House(119-HR-137)
TCJA Permanency Act
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Vern Buchanan
- Cosponsors
- - 53 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The TCJA Permanency Act aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make specific provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent. This bill includes changes to individual income tax rates, deductions, and credits for families and businesses. It addresses various tax topics such as student loan discharges, 529 accounts, and ABLE accounts. Additionally, the legislation modifies rules regarding charitable contributions and estate taxes. The bill also includes provisions related to the Alternative Minimum Tax.
Yes· 3 of 26
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?+7
The bill substantially increases the estate and gift tax exemption.
Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?+7
The bill substantially increases the estate and gift tax exemption.
Would billionaires be better off under this?+7
The bill significantly increases the estate and gift tax exemption.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2
Tax cuts and increased exemptions generally reduce federal revenue.
Does this raise the taxes companies pay?-1
The bill limits business loss deductions for taxpayers other than corporations.
Does this raise taxes on the highest earners?-1
The bill modifies certain deductions which may affect high earners through limitations on state and local taxes and mortgage interest.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Tax Rate Adjustments: The bill modifies tax rates for married individuals, heads of households, and unmarried individuals (Section 101).
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Business Deductions: It includes a deduction for qualified business income for pass-thru entities (Section 111).
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Increased Standard Deduction: The bill increases the standard deduction for individuals (Section 121).
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Child Tax Credit Benefits: There are increases and modifications to the child tax credit (Section 122).
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Charitable Giving: The bill increases the limitation for certain charitable contributions (Section 123).
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Support for Disability Savings: Contributions to ABLE accounts are increased (Section 124), and the bill allows for rollovers from 529 programs to ABLE programs (Section 125).
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Education Funding: The bill adjusts the treatment of student loan discharges (Section 131) and allows 529 account funding for various elementary and secondary expenses (Section 132).
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Military Benefits: Certain moving expense reimbursements and deductions are limited to members of the Armed Forces (Section 148, Section 149).
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Estate and Gift Tax: The bill increases the estate and gift tax exemption (Section 151).
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Alternative Minimum Tax: The bill increases the exemption for individuals under the Alternative Minimum Tax (Section 201).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Deductions: The bill repeals the deduction for personal exemptions (Section 141) and terminates the exclusion for qualified bicycle commuting reimbursement (Section 147).
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Tax Limitations: There are limitations placed on deductions for State and local taxes (Section 142), qualified residence interest (Section 143), and personal casualty losses (Section 144).
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Miscellaneous Deductions: The bill includes the termination of miscellaneous itemized deductions (Section 145).
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Wagering Losses: The bill includes a limitation on wagering losses (Section 150).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Billionaires+7Good For High Net Worth Individuals+7Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+7Good For High Income Households+6Good For People With Disabilities+6Good For Business Owners+5Good For Children+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Retirees+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Students+4Good For Young Adults+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Estate Tax+7Improves Small Business Support+5Reduces Middle Class Taxes+5Reduces Small Business Taxes+4Improves Economic Growth+3Reduces Capital Gains Tax+2Reduces National Debt-2Increases Corporate Taxes-1Increases Wealthy Taxes-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+6Improves Childcare Affordability+4Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+4Improves Student Loan Relief+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+3
- 12/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/18/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/31/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/23/2025
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- 1/22/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/9/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 30 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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