HR 137
TCJA Permanency Act
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This bill makes several provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) permanent, impacting individual and business taxes. It extends key tax rates, increases standard deductions and child tax credits, and makes changes to deductions related to qualified business income, charitable contributions, and home mortgages. Notably, it expands the use of 529 accounts for homeschool expenses and permanently eliminates certain miscellaneous itemized deductions.
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- Makes permanent individual income tax rates of 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37%.
- Increases the standard deduction to $18,000 for married couples filing jointly and $12,000 for heads of households.
- Increases the child tax credit to $2,000 per child and $500 for dependents.
- Permits increased contributions to ABLE accounts.
- Makes permanent certain deductions, including the qualified business income deduction (199A) and the deduction for state and local taxes (up to $10,000).
- Expands the eligible expenses for tax-free withdrawals from qualified tuition plans (529 plans) to include homeschool and elementary/secondary school expenses.
- Permanently eliminates the deduction for personal exemptions and certain miscellaneous itemized deductions.
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- Individuals
- Families
- Small Businesses
- Taxpayers
- Tax Professionals
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 137
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent certain provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affecting individuals, families, and small businesses, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the TCJA Permanency Act
.
Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
The table of contents of this Act is as follows:
| If taxable income is: | The tax is: |
| Not over $19,050 | 10% of taxable income. |
| Over $19,050 but not over $77,400 | $1,905, plus 12% of the excess over $19,050. |
| Over $77,400 but not over $165,000 | $8,907, plus 22% of the excess over $77,400. |
| Over $165,000 but not over $315,000 | $28,179, plus 24% of the excess over $165,000. |
| Over $315,000 but not over $400,000 | $64,179, plus 32% of the excess over $315,000. |
| Over $400,000 but not over $600,000 | $91,379, plus 35% of the excess over $400,000. |
| Over $600,000 | $161,379, plus 37% of the excess over $600,000. |
| If taxable income is: | The tax is: |
| Not over $13,600 | 10% of taxable income. |
| Over $13,600 but not over $51,800 | $1,360, plus 12% of the excess over $13,600. |
| Over $51,800 but not over $82,500 | $5,944, plus 22% of the excess over $51,800. |
| Over $82,500 but not over $157,500 | $12,698, plus 24% of the excess over $82,500. |
| Over $157,500 but not over $200,000 | $30,698, plus 32% of the excess over $157,500. |
| Over $200,000 but not over $500,000 | $44,298, plus 35% of the excess over $200,000. |
| Over $500,000 | $149,298, plus 37% of the excess over $500,000. |
Section 1(c) is amended by striking the table contained therein and inserting the following:
| If taxable income is: | The tax is: |
| Not over $9,525 | 10% of taxable income. |
| Over $9,525 but not over $38,700 | $952.50, plus 12% of the excess over $9,525. |
| Over $38,700 but not over $82,500 | $4,453.50, plus 22% of the excess over $38,700. |
| Over $82,500 but not over $157,500 | $14,089.50, plus 24% of the excess over $82,500. |
| Over $157,500 but not over $200,000 | $32,089.50, plus 32% of the excess over $157,500. |
| Over $200,000 but not over $500,000 | $45,689.50, plus 35% of the excess over $200,000. |
| Over $500,000 | $150,689.50, plus 37% of the excess over $500,000. |
Section 1(d) is amended by striking the table contained therein and inserting the following:
| If taxable income is: | The tax is: |
| Not over $9,525 | 10% of taxable income. |
| Over $9,525 but not over $38,700 | $952.50, plus 12% of the excess over $9,525. |
| Over $38,700 but not over $82,500 | $4,453.50, plus 22% of the excess over $38,700. |
| Over $82,500 but not over $157,500 | $14,089.50, plus 24% of the excess over $82,500. |
| Over $157,500 but not over $200,000 | $32,089.50, plus 32% of the excess over $157,500. |
| Over $200,000 but not over $300,000 | $45,689.50, plus 35% of the excess over $200,000. |
| Over $300,000 | $80,689.50, plus 37% of the excess over $300,000. |
Section 1(e) is amended by striking the table contained therein and inserting the following:
| If taxable income is: | The tax is: |
| Not over $2,550 | 10% of taxable income. |
| Over $2,550 but not over $9,150 | $255, plus 24% of the excess over $2,550. |
| Over $9,150 but not over $12,500 | $1,839, plus 35% of the excess over $9,150. |
| Over $12,500 | $3,011.50, plus 37% of the excess over $12,500. |
Section 1(f) is amended—
Except as provided in subparagraph (B), if any increase determined under paragraph (2)(A) is not a multiple of $25, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $25.
In the case of a table prescribed under subsection (a), subparagraph (A) shall be applied by substituting $50
for $25
both places it appears.
by striking paragraph (8), and
in the heading, by striking Phaseout of marriage penalty in 15-percent bracket; adjustments
and inserting Adjustments
.
in paragraph (1)(B)(i), by striking 25 percent
and inserting 22 percent
,
in paragraph (1)(C)(ii)(I), by striking which would (without regard to this paragraph) be taxed at a rate below 39.6 percent
and inserting below the maximum 15-percent rate amount
, and
by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
For purposes of this subsection, the maximum 15-percent rate amount shall be—
in the case of an individual who is a head of household (as defined in section 2(b)), $452,400,
in the case of any other individual (other than an estate or trust), $425,800, and
in the case of an estate or trust, $12,700.
In the case of any estate or trust, paragraph (1)(B) shall be applied by treating the amount determined in clause (i) thereof as being equal to $2,600.
such dollar amount, multiplied by
the cost-of-living adjustment determined under subsection (f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting calendar year 2017
for calendar year 2016
in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof.
third lowestand inserting
fourth lowest.
If any rate of taxand inserting
In the case of a corporation, if any rate of tax.
Section 15 is amended by striking subsections (d) and (f).
Section 6013(c) is amended by striking sections 15, 443, and 7851(a)(1)(A)
and inserting section 443
.
The heading of section 15 is amended by inserting on corporations
after Effect of changes
.
The table of sections for part III of subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by striking the item relating to section 15 and inserting the following new item:
The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Section 15 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall not apply to any change in a rate of tax by reason of—
section 1(j) of such Code (as in effect before its repeal by this section), or
any amendment made by this Act.
by amending subsection (l)(1) to read as follows:
In the case of a taxpayer other than a corporation, any excess business loss of the taxpayer for the taxable year shall not be allowed.
Section 58(a)(2)(A) is amended by striking 461(k)
and inserting 461(j)
.
Section 461(i)(4) is amended by striking subsection (k)
and inserting subsection (j)
.
section 461(k)(2)(E)and inserting
section 461(j)(2)(E).
Subparagraphs (B) and (C) of section 1256(e)(3) are each amended by striking section 461(k)(4)
and inserting section 461(j)(4)
.
Section 1258(d)(5)(C) is amended by striking section 461(k)(4)
and inserting section 461(j)(4)
.
by striking $4,400
in subparagraph (B) and inserting $18,000
, and
by striking $3,000
in subparagraph (C) and inserting $12,000
.
such dollar amount, multiplied by
the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting for 2016
in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof—
2017,
1987, and
1997.
If any increase under subparagraph (A) is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50.
Section 24 is amended by striking subsections (a), (b), and (c) and inserting the following new subsections:
who is a qualifying child (as defined in section 7706(c)) of the taxpayer,
who has not attained age 17 at the close of the calendar year in which the taxable year of the taxpayer begins, and
resident of the United Statesin section 7706(b)(3)(A)) whose name and TIN are included on the taxpayer’s return of tax for the taxable year.
For purposes of this subsection, the term social security number means, with respect to a return of tax, a social security number issued to an individual by the Social Security Administration, but only if the social security number is issued—
to a citizen of the United States or pursuant to subclause (I) (or that portion of subclause (III) that relates to subclause (I)) of section 205(c)(2)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act, and
on or before the due date of filing such return.
Section 24(d)(1)(A) is amended to read as follows:
by substituting $1,400
for $2,000
in subsection (a)(1),
without regard to subsection (a)(2), and
Section 24(d)(1)(B)(i) is amended by striking $3,000
and inserting $2,500
.
Section 24(d) is amended by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:
The $1,400 amount in paragraph (1)(A)(i) shall be increased by an amount equal to—
such dollar amount, multiplied by
the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting 2017
for 2016
in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof.
If any increase under subparagraph (A) is not a multiple of $100, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $100.
The amount of any increase under subparagraph (A) (after the application of subparagraph (B)) shall not exceed $600.
Section 24 is amended by striking subsection (h).
Section 24 is amended by striking subsections (i), (j), and (k).
Chapter 77 is amended by striking section 7527A (and by striking the item relating to section 7527A in the table of sections for such chapter).
Section 26(b)(2) is amended by inserting and
at the end of subparagraph (X), by striking , and
at the end of subparagraph (Y) and inserting a period, and by striking subparagraph (Z).
Section 3402(f)(1)(C) is amended by striking section 24 (determined after application of subsection (j) thereof)
and inserting section 24(a)
.
Section 6211(b)(4)(A) is amended—
by striking 24 by reason of subsections (d) and (i)(1) thereof
and inserting 24(d)
, and
by striking 6428B, and 7527A
and inserting and 6428B
.
6431, or 7527Aand inserting
or 6431.
Section 170(b)(1)(A) is amended by striking Any charitable contribution
and inserting Any charitable contribution other than a contribution described in subparagraph (G)
.
Section 170(b)(1)(B) is amended—
in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking to which subparagraph (A) applies
and inserting to which subparagraph (A) or (G) applies
,
by amending clause (ii) to read as follows:
the sum of 50 percent of the taxpayer’s contribution base for the taxable year, plus so much of the amount of charitable contributions allowable under subparagraph (G) as does not exceed 10 percent of such contribution base, over
the amount of charitable contributions allowable under subparagraphs (A) and (G) (determined without regard to subparagraph (C)).
in the matter following clause (ii), by striking (to which subparagraph (A) does not apply)
and inserting (to which neither subparagraph (A) nor (G) applies)
.
before January 1, 2026.
made before January 1, 2026,.
The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.
before January 1, 2026,.
The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions after the date of the enactment of this Act.
by striking means any area
and inserting
means—
any area
by striking the period at the end and inserting
, and
Section 112(c)(3) is amended—
by striking only if performed
and inserting
only if—
by striking the period at the end and inserting
, and
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is amended by striking section 11026.
The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to services performed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Section 108(f)(5) is amended—
in the heading, by striking 2025
and inserting 2024
, and
by striking January 1, 2026
and inserting January 1, 2025
.
In the case of an individual, gross income does not include any amount which (but for this subsection) would be includible in gross income for such taxable year by reasons of the discharge (in whole or in part) of any loan described in subparagraph (B) after December 31, 2024, if such discharge was—
pursuant to subsection (a) or (d) of section 437 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 or the parallel benefit under part D of title IV of such Act (relating to the repayment of loan liability),
pursuant to section 464(c)(1)(F) of such Act, or
otherwise discharged on account of the death or total and permanent disability of the student.
A loan is described in this subparagraph if such loan is—
a student loan (as defined in paragraph (2)), or
a private education loan (as defined in section 140(7) of the Consumer Credit Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1650(7))).
Any reference in this section to the term qualified higher education expense shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school:
Tuition.
Curriculum and curricular materials.
Books or other instructional materials.
Online educational materials.
Tuition for tutoring or educational classes outside of the home, including at a tutoring facility, but only if the tutor or instructor is not related to the student and—
is licensed as a teacher in any State,
has taught at an eligible educational institution, or
is a subject matter expert in the relevant subject.
Fees for a nationally standardized norm-referenced achievement test, an advanced placement examination, or any examinations related to college or university admission.
Fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education.
Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies.
Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).
Part V of subchapter B of chapter 1 is hereby repealed.
Section 152, prior to the repeal made by subsection (a), is hereby redesignated as section 7706 and moved to the end of chapter 79.
Section 642(b) is amended—
in paragraph (2)(C)—
in clause (i), by striking the exemption amount under section 151(d)
and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the dollar amount in effect under section 7706(d)(1)(B).
, and
by striking clause (iii),
by striking paragraph (3), and
by striking Deduction For Personal Exemption
in the heading thereof and inserting Basic Deduction
.
Section 873(b) is amended by striking paragraph (3).
Section 6012(a)(1) is amended to read as follows:
Every individual who has gross income for the taxable year, except that a return shall not be required of—
an individual who is not married (determined by applying section 7703) and who has gross income for the taxable year which does not exceed the standard deduction applicable to such individual for such taxable year under section 63, or
an individual entitled to make a joint return if—
the gross income of such individual, when combined with the gross income of such individual’s spouse, for the taxable year does not exceed the standard deduction which would be applicable for such taxable year under section 63 if such individual and such individual’s spouse made a joint return,
such individual’s spouse does not make a separate return, and
neither such individual nor such individual’s spouse is an individual described in section 63(c)(4) who has income (other than earned income) in excess of the amount in effect under section 63(c)(4)(A).
Section 6012(a)(8) is amended by striking the sum of the exemption amount plus the basic standard deduction under section 63(c)(2)(C)
and inserting the standard deduction in effect under section 63(c)(1)(B)
.
Section 6012 is amended by striking subsection (f).
Section 1(g)(5)(A) is amended by striking section 152(e)
and inserting section 7706(e)
.
Section 2(a)(1)(B) is amended—
by striking section 152
and inserting section 7706
, and
by striking with respect to whom the taxpayer is entitled to a deduction for the taxable year under section 151
and inserting whose TIN is included on the taxpayer’s return of tax for the taxable year
.
Section 2(b)(1)(A)(i) is amended—
in the matter preceding subclause (I)—
by striking section 152(c)
and inserting section 7706(c)
, and
by striking section 152(e)
and inserting section 7706(e)
, and
in subclause (II), by striking section 152(b)(2) or 152(b)(3)
and inserting section 7706(b)(2) or 7706(b)(3)
.
Section 2(b)(1)(A)(ii) is amended by striking if the taxpayer is entitled to a deduction for the taxable year for such person under section 151
and inserting if the taxpayer included such person’s TIN on the return of tax for the taxable year
.
Section 2(b)(1)(B) is amended by striking if the taxpayer is entitled to a deduction for the taxable year for such father or mother under section 151
and inserting if such father or mother is a dependent of the taxpayer and the taxpayer included such father or mother’s TIN on the return of tax for the taxable year
.
Section 2(b)(3)(B) is amended—
by striking section 152(d)(2)
in clause (i) and inserting section 7706(d)(2)
, and
by striking section 152(d)
in clause (ii) and inserting section 7706(d)
.
Section 21(b)(1)(A) is amended by striking section 152(a)(1)
and inserting section 7706(a)(1)
.
Section 21(b)(1)(B) is amended by striking section 152
and inserting section 7706
.
Section 21(e)(5)(A) is amended by striking section 152(e)
and inserting section 7706(e)
.
Section 21(e)(5) is amended by striking section 152(e)(4)(A)
in the matter following subparagraph (B) and inserting section 7706(e)(4)(A)
.
Section 21(e)(6)(A) is amended to read as follows:
Section 21(e)(6)(B) is amended by striking section 152(f)(1)
and inserting section 7706(f)(1)
.
Section 25A(f)(1)(A)(iii) is amended by striking with respect to whom the taxpayer is allowed a deduction under section 151
.
Section 25A(g)(3) is amended by striking If a deduction under section 151 with respect to an individual is allowed to another taxpayer
and inserting If an individual is a dependent of another taxpayer
.
Section 25B(c)(2)(A) is amended by striking any individual with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowed to another taxpayer
and inserting any individual who is a dependent of another taxpayer
.
Section 25B(c)(2)(B) is amended by striking section 152(f)(2)
and inserting section 7706(f)(2)
.
Section 32(c)(1)(A)(ii)(III) is amended by striking a dependent for whom a deduction is allowable under section 151 to another taxpayer
and inserting a dependent of another taxpayer
.
Section 32(c)(3) is amended—
in subparagraph (A)—
by striking section 152(c)
and inserting section 7706(c)
, and
by striking section 152(e)
and inserting section 7706(e)
,
in subparagraph (B), by striking unless the taxpayer is entitled to a deduction under section 151 for such taxable year with respect to such individual (or would be so entitled but for section 152(e)
and inserting if such individual is not treated as a dependent of such taxpayer for such taxable year by reason of section 7706(b)(2) (determined without regard to section 7706(e))
, and
in subparagraph (C), by striking section 152(c)(1)(B)
and inserting section 7706(c)(1)(B)
.
with respect to whom the taxpayer is entitled to a deduction under section 151(c)and inserting
if the taxpayer included such person’s TIN on the return of tax for the taxable year.
Section 35(d)(2) is amended—
by striking section 152(e)
and inserting section 7706(e)
, and
by striking section 152(e)(4)(A)
and inserting section 7706(e)(4)(A)
.
Section 36B(b)(2)(A) is amended by striking section 152
and inserting section 7706
.
Section 36B(b)(3)(B) is amended—
in clause (ii)(I)(aa), by striking who is not allowed a deduction under section 151 for the taxable year with respect to a dependent
and inserting who does not have any dependents for the taxable year
, and
in the flush matter at the end, by striking unless a deduction is allowed under section 151 for the taxable year with respect to a dependent
and inserting unless the taxpayer has a dependent for the taxable year (and the taxpayer included such dependent’s TIN on the return of tax for the taxable year)
.
Section 36B(c)(1)(D) is amended by striking with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowable to another taxpayer
and inserting who is a dependent of another taxpayer
.
Section 36B(d)(1) is amended by striking equal to the number of individuals for whom the taxpayer is allowed a deduction under section 151 (relating to allowance of deduction for personal exemptions) for the taxable year
and inserting the sum of 1 (2 in the case of a joint return) plus the number of individuals who are dependents of the taxpayer for the taxable year
.
Section 36B(e)(1) is amended by striking 1 or more individuals for whom a taxpayer is allowed a deduction under section 151 (relating to allowance of deduction for personal exemptions) for the taxable year (including the taxpayer or his spouse)
and inserting 1 or more of the taxpayer, the taxpayer’s spouse, or any dependent of the taxpayer
.
Section 42(i)(3)(D)(ii)(I) is amended by striking section 152
and inserting section 7706
.
Section 45R(e)(1)(A)(iv) is amended—
by striking section 152(d)(2)
and inserting section 7706(d)(2)
, and
by striking section 152(d)(2)(H)
and inserting section 7706(d)(2)(H)
.
Section 51(i)(1) is amended—
by striking section 152(d)(2)
in subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting section 7706(d)(2)
, and
by striking section 152(d)(2)(H)
in subparagraph (C) and inserting section 7706(d)(2)(H)
.
Section 56(b)(1)(D) is amended—
by striking , the deduction for personal exemptions under section 151,
, and
by striking and deduction for personal exemptions
in the heading thereof.
Section 63(b) is amended by adding and
at the end of paragraph (1), by striking paragraph (2), and by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).
Section 63(c), as amended by section 121, is amended by striking paragraph (3) and redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively.
Section 63(c)(4), as redesignated, is amended—
by striking with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowable to
and inserting who is a dependent of
, and
by striking certain
in the heading thereof.
$600 if the taxpayer has attained age 65 before the close of such taxable year, and
$600 if the taxpayer is blind as of the close of such taxable year.
In the case of a married individual filing a separate return, if—
the spouse of such individual has no gross income for the calendar year in which the taxable year of such individual begins,
such spouse is not the dependent of another taxpayer for a taxable year beginning in the calendar year in which such individual’s taxable year begins, and
the TIN of such spouse is included on such individual’s return of tax for the taxable year,
the additional standard deduction shall be determined in the same manner as if such individual and such individual’s spouse filed a joint return.
Section 63(f)(3) is amended by striking paragraphs (1) and (2)
and inserting subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1)
.
Section 72(t)(2)(D)(i)(III) is amended by striking section 152
and inserting section 7706
.
Section 72(t)(7)(A)(iii) is amended by striking section 152(f)(1)
and inserting section 7706(f)(1)
.
Section 105(b) is amended—
by striking as defined in section 152
and inserting as defined in section 7706
,
by striking section 152(f)(1)
and inserting section 7706(f)(1)
, and
by striking section 152(e)
and inserting section 7706(e)
.
Section 105(c)(1) is amended by striking section 152
and inserting section 7706
.
Section 125(e)(1)(D) is amended by striking section 152
and inserting section 7706
.
Section 129(c)(1) is amended to read as follows:
Section 129(c)(2) is amended by striking section 152(f)(1)
and inserting section 7706(f)(1)
.
Section 132(h)(2)(B) is amended—
by striking section 152(f)(1)
and inserting section 7706(f)(1)
, and
by striking section 152(e)
and inserting section 7706(e)
.
Section 139D(c)(5) is amended by striking section 152
and inserting section 7706
.
Section 139E(c)(2) is amended by striking section 152
and inserting section 7706
.
Section 162(l)(1)(D) is amended by striking section 152(f)(1)
and inserting section 7706(f)(1)
.
Section 170(g)(1) is amended by striking section 152
and inserting section 7706
.
Section 170(g)(3) is amended by striking section 152(d)(2)
and inserting section 7706(d)(2)
.
Section 172(d) is amended by striking paragraph (3).
Section 213(a) is amended by striking section 152
and inserting section 7706
.
Section 213(d)(5) is amended by striking section 152(e)
and inserting section 7706(e)
.
Section 213(d)(11) is amended by striking section 152(d)(2)
in the matter following subparagraph (B) and inserting section 7706(d)(2)
.
Section 220(b)(6) is amended by striking with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowable to
and inserting who is a dependent of
.
Section 220(d)(2)(A) is amended by striking section 152
and inserting section 7706
.
Section 221(d)(4) is amended by striking section 152
and inserting section 7706
.
Section 223(b)(6) is amended by striking with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowable to
and inserting who is a dependent of
.
Section 223(d)(2)(A) is amended by striking section 152
and inserting section 7706
.
Section 401(h) is amended by striking section 152(f)(1)
in the last sentence and inserting section 7706(f)(1)
.
Section 402(l)(4)(D) is amended by striking section 152
and inserting section 7706
.
Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(ii)(I) is amended by striking section 152(a)
and inserting section 7706(a)
.
Section 441(f)(2)(B)(iii) is amended by striking , but only the adjusted amount of the deductions for personal exemptions as described in section 443(c)
.
Section 443 is amended—
in subsection (b)—
by striking paragraph (3), and
by striking modified taxable income
and inserting taxable income
each place such term appears,
by striking subsection (c), and
by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively.
Section 501(c)(9) is amended by striking section 152(f)(1)
and inserting section 7706(f)(1)
.
Section 529(e)(2)(B) is amended by striking section 152(d)(2)
and inserting section 7706(d)(2)
.
Section 529A(e)(4) is amended—
by striking section 152(d)(2)(B)
and inserting section 7706(d)(2)(B)
, and
by striking section 152(f)(1)(B)
and inserting section 7706(f)(1)(B)
.
Section 643(a)(2) is amended—
by striking (relating to deduction for personal exemptions)
and inserting (relating to basic deduction)
, and
by striking Deduction for personal exemption
in the heading thereof and inserting Basic deduction
.
Section 703(a)(2) is amended by striking subparagraph (A) and by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (F) as subparagraphs (A) through (E), respectively.
Section 874 is amended by striking subsection (b) and by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b).
Section 891 is amended by striking under section 151 and
.
Section 904(b)(1) is amended to read as follows:
Section 931(b)(1) is amended to read as follows:
Section 933 is amended—
by striking as a deduction from his gross income any deductions (other than the deduction under section 151, relating to personal exemptions)
in paragraph (1) and inserting any deduction from gross income
, and
by striking as a deduction from his gross income any deductions (other than the deduction for personal exemptions under section 151)
in paragraph (2) and inserting any deduction from gross income
.
Section 1212(b)(2)(B)(ii) is amended to read as follows:
in the case of an estate or trust, the deduction allowed for such year under section 642(b).
Section 1361(c)(1)(C) is amended by striking section 152(f)(1)(C)
and inserting section 7706(f)(1)(C)
.
Section 1402(a) is amended by striking paragraph (7).
Section 2032A(c)(7)(D) is amended by striking section 152(f)(2)
and inserting section 7706(f)(2)
.
Section 3402(f)(1)(A) is amended by striking for whom a deduction is allowable with respect to another taxpayer under section 151
and inserting who is a dependent of another taxpayer
.
Section 3402(m)(1) is amended by striking other than the deductions referred to in section 151 and
.
Section 3402(m)(3) is amended by striking section 63(c)(3)
and inserting section 63(f)
.
Section 3402(r)(2) is amended by striking the sum of—
and all that follows and inserting the basic standard deduction (as defined in section 63(c)) for an individual to whom section 63(c)(2)(C) applies.
.
Section 5000A(b)(3)(A) is amended by striking section 152
and inserting section 7706
.
Section 5000A(c)(4)(A) is amended by striking the number of individuals for whom the taxpayer is allowed a deduction under section 151 (relating to allowance of deduction for personal exemptions) for the taxable year
and inserting the sum of 1 (2 in the case of a joint return) plus the number of the taxpayer’s dependents for the taxable year
.
Section 6013(b)(3)(A) is amended—
by striking had less than the exemption amount of gross income
in clause (ii) and inserting had no gross income
,
by striking had gross income of the exemption amount or more
in clause (iii) and inserting had any gross income
, and
by striking the flush language following clause (iii).
section 6012(a)(1)(C)(i)and inserting
section 6012(a)(1)(B)(iii).
Section 6014(b)(4) is amended by striking 63(c)(5)
and inserting 63(c)(4)
.
Section 6103(l)(13) is amended—
in subparagraph (A), by striking clause (iv) and redesignating clauses (v) and (vi) as clauses (iv) and (v), respectively, and
in subparagraph (C)(i), by striking clauses (i) through (iv)
and inserting clauses (i) through (iii)
.
Section 6103(l)(21)(A)(iii) is amended to read as follows:
the number of the taxpayer’s dependents,
Section 6213(g)(2)(H) is amended by striking section 21 (relating to expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment) or section 151 (relating to allowance of deductions for personal exemptions)
and inserting subsection (a)(1)(B), (b)(1)(A)(ii), or (b)(1)(B) of section 2 or section 21, 35(d)(1)(B), 36B(b)(3)(B), or 63(f)(2)(B)
.
Section 6334(d) is amended—
For purposes of paragraph (1), the term exempt amount means an amount equal to—
52.
For purposes of subparagraph (A), the amount determined under this subparagraph is—
the dollar amount in effect under section 7706(d)(1)(B), multiplied by
the number of the taxpayer’s dependents for the taxable year in which the levy occurs.
Unless the taxpayer submits to the Secretary a written and properly verified statement specifying the facts necessary to determine the proper amount under subparagraph (A), subparagraph (A) shall be applied as if the taxpayer were a married individual filing a separate return with no dependents.
by striking paragraph (4).
Section 7702B(f)(2)(C)(iii) is amended by striking section 152(d)(2)
and inserting section 7706(d)(2)
.
Section 7703(a) is amended by striking part V of subchapter B of chapter 1 and
.
Section 7703(b)(1) is amended by striking section 152(f)(1))
and all that follows and inserting section 7706(f)(1)) who is a dependent of such individual for the taxable year (or would be but for section 7706(e)),
.
Section 7706(a), as redesignated by this section, is amended by striking this subtitle
and inserting this title
.
Section 7706(d)(1)(B), as redesignated by this section, is amended by striking the exemption amount (as defined in section 151(d))
and inserting $4,150
.
Section 7706(d), as redesignated by this section, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
The $4,150 amount in paragraph (1)(B) shall be increased by an amount equal to—
such dollar amount, multiplied by
the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which such taxable year begins, determined by substituting calendar year 2017
for calendar year 2016
in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof.
If any increase determined under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50.
Section 7706(e)(3), as redesignated by this section, is amended by inserting (as in effect before its repeal)
after section 151
.
The table of sections for chapter 79 is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
The preceding sentenceand inserting the following:
no deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for foreign real property taxes paid or accrued during the taxable year, and
Section 163(h)(3)(A) is amended by striking during the taxable year on
and all that follows through residence of the taxpayer.
and inserting during the taxable year on acquisition indebtedness with respect to any qualified residence of the taxpayer.
.
Section 163(h)(3)(B)(ii) is amended to read as follows:
$750,000 ($375,000, in the case of a married individual filing a separate return), over
the sum of the aggregate outstanding pre-October 13, 1987, indebtedness (as defined in subparagraph (D)) plus the aggregate outstanding pre-December 15, 2017, indebtedness (as defined in subparagraph (C)).
Section 163(h)(3)(C) is amended to read as follows:
$1,000,000 ($500,000, in the case of a married individual filing a separate return), over
The term pre-December 15, 2017, indebtedness means indebtedness (other than pre-October 13, 1987, indebtedness) incurred on or before December 15, 2017.
In the case of any indebtedness which is incurred to refinance indebtedness, such refinanced indebtedness shall be treated for purposes of this subparagraph as incurred on the date that the original indebtedness was incurred to the extent the amount of the indebtedness resulting from such refinancing does not exceed the amount of the refinanced indebtedness.
Subclause (I) shall not apply to any indebtedness after the expiration of the term of the original indebtedness or, if the principal of such original indebtedness is not amortized over its term, the expiration of the term of the 1st refinancing of such indebtedness (or if earlier, the date which is 30 years after the date of such 1st refinancing).
Section 163(h)(3)(D) is amended—
by striking clause (ii) and redesignating clauses (iii) and (iv) as clauses (ii) and (iii), respectively, and
in clause (iii) (as so redesignated)—
by striking clause (iii)
in the matter preceding subclause (I) and inserting clause (ii)
, and
by striking clause (iii)(I)
in subclauses (I) and (II) and inserting clause (ii)(I)
.
Section 108(h)(2) is amended by striking applied by substituting
. $750,000 ($375,000
for $1,000,000 ($500,000
in clause (ii) thereof and
in a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2026,.
Section 165(h)(5)(B) is amended by striking for any taxable year to which subparagraph (A) applies
.
Section 165(h)(5) is amended by striking for taxable years 2018 through 2025
in the heading thereof and inserting to losses attributable to Federally declared disasters
.
by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
by striking subsection (g).
Section 67 is amended by striking subsection (e).
Section 641 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
the deductions for costs which are paid or incurred in connection with the administration of the estate or trust and which would not have been incurred if the property were not held in such trust or estate, and
the deductions allowable under sections 642(b), 651, and 661,
shall be treated as allowable in arriving at adjusted gross income.
Section 56(b)(1)(C), as amended by the preceding provisions of this Act, is amended by striking subparagraph (A)(ii)
and inserting subparagraph (A)
.
Section 62(a) is amended by striking subtitle
in the matter preceding paragraph (1) and inserting title
.
Section 641(c)(2)(E) is amended to read as follows:
Section 1411(a)(2) is amended by striking (as defined in section 67(e))
.
Section 6654(d)(1)(C) is amended by striking clause (iii).
Section 67 is amended in the heading, by striking 2-percent floor on
and inserting Denial of
.
The table of sections for part 1 of subchapter B of chapter 1 is amended by striking the item relating to section 67 and inserting the following new item:
Part 1 of subchapter B of chapter 1 is amended by striking section 68 (and the item relating to such section in the table of sections for such part).
Section 56(b)(1), as amended by the preceding provisions of this Act, is amended by striking subparagraph (E).
(as determined under section 68(b)).
Section 164(b)(5)(H) is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:
$300,000 in the case of a joint return or a surviving spouse,
$275,000 in the case of a head of household,
$250,000 in the case of an individual who is not married and who is not a surviving spouse or head of household, and
½ the amount applicable under subclause (I) in the case of a married individual filing a separate return.
For purposes of this paragraph, marital status shall be determined under section 7703. In the case of any taxable year beginning in calendar years after the date of the enactment of this clause, each of the dollar amounts in this clause shall be increased by an amount equal to such dollar amount, multiplied by the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting 2012
for 2016
in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. If any amount after adjustment under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of $50, such amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50.
Section 132(f)(2) is amended by adding and
at the end of subparagraph (A), striking , and
at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting a period, and striking subparagraph (C).
(other than a qualified bicycle commuting reimbursement).
Section 274(l)(2) is amended by striking after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2026
.
by striking by an individual
in paragraph (1) and inserting by a qualified military individual
, and
by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
by striking subsections (c), (d), (f), (g), and (k) and redesignating subsections (h), (i), and (j) as subsections (c), (d), and (f), respectively, and
by inserting after subsection (d), as so redesignated, the following new subsection:
to a member described in subsection (a), or to such member’s spouse or dependents, shall not be includible in gross income, and no reporting with respect to such expenses shall be required by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Transportation, as the case may be, and
to the spouse and dependents of a member described in subsection (a) with regard to moving to a location other than the one to which such member moves (or from a location other than the one from which such member moves), this section shall apply with respect to the moving expenses of such spouse and dependents as if such spouse were a member described in subsection (a).
Subsections (d)(3)(C) and (e) of section 23 are each amended by striking section 217(h)(3)
and inserting section 217(c)(3)
.
Section 7872(f) is amended by striking paragraph (11).
Moving expensesand inserting
Certain moving expenses of members of Armed Forces.
The table of sections for part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 is amended by striking the item relating to section 217 and inserting the following new item:
in the case of taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2026,.
$5,000,000and inserting
$10,000,000.
$78,750in subparagraph (A) and inserting
$109,400, and
$50,600in subparagraph (B) and inserting
$70,300.
Section 55(d)(2) is amended—
$150,000in subparagraph (A) and inserting
$1,000,000, and
Section 55(d)(3) is amended to read as follows:
such dollar amount, multiplied by
the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting—
calendar year 2011for
calendar year 2016in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof, and
in the case of a dollar amount contained in paragraph (1)(A), (1)(B), or (2)(A), calendar year 2017
for calendar year 2016
in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof.
Any increased amount determined under this paragraph shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $100 ($50 in the case of the dollar amount contained in paragraph (2)(C)).
Section 59 is amended by striking subsection (j).
Section 55(d) is amended by striking paragraph (4).