Bill · H.R. 3515· House(119-HR-3515)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude military bonuses from gross income.
- Introduced
- 5/20/2025
- Last activity
- 5/20/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Jennifer Kiggans
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The main goal is to exclude military bonuses from gross income. Specifically, it targets bonuses paid to members of the uniformed services under chapter 5 of title 37, United States Code. This change would modify the existing language regarding qualified military benefits. The amendment is intended to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
Yes
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?+2
The bill provides tax relief by excluding military bonuses from gross income.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
Excluding income from taxation may slightly reduce federal revenue.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Tax Relief for Service Members: By amending the Internal Revenue Code to exclude specific bonuses from gross income, members of the uniformed services would not have these payments treated as taxable income. This is found in Section 1(a).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Middle Class Taxes+2Reduces National Debt-1
- 6/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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