Bill · S. 2197· Senate(119-S-2197)

Refund Equality Act of 2025

Age: 77 years

Massachusetts

Introduced: 6/26/2025
Last activity: 6/26/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsored by: Elizabeth Warren
Cosponsors: - 43 - 1

Taxation

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Refund Equality Act of 2025" aims to allow legally married same-sex couples to change their tax filing status. It specifically targets individuals who previously filed separate returns because certain legal holdings were not yet effective. This bill would extend the time limits for filing joint returns and claiming credits or refunds for those specific taxable years. The extension lasts until the filing date of the taxable year that includes the Act's enactment. These changes are restricted specifically to amendments regarding a change in marital status.

Yes

Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+8
The bill specifically provides financial and legal relief to same-sex married couples.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?+7
The bill promotes equality for same-sex couples by allowing them to correct their tax filing status.
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?+3
The bill allows same-sex couples to claim credits or refunds that may reduce their overall tax burden.