Bill · H.R. 2671· House(119-HR-2671)
Tax Fairness for Workers Act
- Introduced
- 4/7/2025
- Last activity
- 4/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Brendan Boyle
- Cosponsors
- - 170 - 6
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Tax Fairness for Workers Act aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It proposes allowing workers to take an above-the-line deduction specifically for union dues and expenses. Additionally, the bill seeks to allow a miscellaneous itemized deduction for various unreimbursed expenses incurred while working as an employee. These changes would apply to taxable years starting after December 31, 2024.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would union members be better off under this?+6
The bill explicitly creates an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5
The bill provides new tax deductions for employment-related expenses and union dues.
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?+5
The bill allows workers to deduct union dues and unreimbursed employment expenses from their taxable income.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Union Dues and Expenses: Workers would be able to claim an above-the-line deduction for dues and expenses related to their trade or business as an employee (Section 2(a)).
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Unreimbursed Employment Expenses: The bill allows for a miscellaneous itemized deduction for expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (Section 2(b)(1) and Section 2(b)(2)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups explicitly detailed within the provided text.
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 Union Workers+6Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Low Income Households+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Union Protections+5Reduces Middle Class Taxes+5
- 8/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/25/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 11/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- 4/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 150 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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