HR1040-118

Introduced

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide taxpayers a flat tax alternative to the current income tax system.

118th Congress Introduced Feb 14, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill creates short title This Act may be cited as the Flat Tax Act, creates the flat tax Subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after part VII the following new part: VIIIThe Flat TaxSec, and creates irrevocable election to be subject to flat tax Except as provided in paragraph (2), in lieu of the tax imposed by sections 1 (relating to tax imposed) and 55 (relating to alternative minimum tax imposed), under. It relies on compliance mandates, tax rate changes, definition changes, and tax deductions. The main policy areas are Homeowners, Housing, Finance, and Environment.

Who Benefits and How

Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Businesses and employers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Creates short title This Act may be cited as the Flat Tax Act.
  • Creates the flat tax Subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after part VII the following new part: VIIIThe Flat TaxSec.
  • Creates irrevocable election to be subject to flat tax Except as provided in paragraph (2), in lieu of the tax imposed by sections 1 (relating to tax imposed) and 55 (relating to alternative minimum tax imposed), under...
  • Requires tax imposed on individuals There is hereby imposed on the taxable income of every individual who makes an election to be subject to this part a tax equal to— 19 percent of the taxable income of such individual...
  • Requires tax imposed on business activities There is hereby imposed on every person engaged in a business activity who makes an election to be taxed under this part a tax equal to— 19 percent of the business taxable...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill creates short title This Act may be cited as the Flat Tax Act, creates the flat tax Subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after part VII the following new part: VIIIThe Flat TaxSec, and creates irrevocable election to be subject to flat tax Except as provided in paragraph (2), in lieu of the tax imposed by sections 1 (relating to tax imposed) and 55 (relating to alternative minimum tax imposed), under.

Key Policy Areas

Homeowners, Housing, Finance, Environment

Primary Purpose

The bill creates short title This Act may be cited as the Flat Tax Act, creates the flat tax Subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after part VII the following new part: VIIIThe Flat TaxSec, and creates irrevocable election to be subject to flat tax Except as provided in paragraph (2), in lieu of the tax imposed by sections 1 (relating to tax imposed) and 55 (relating to alternative minimum tax imposed), under.

Policy Domains

Homeowners Housing Finance Environment

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
  • Businesses and employers affected by the bill
  • Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
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Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Feb 14, 2023

Mr. Burgess introduced the following bill; which was referred to …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Homeowners Housing Finance Environment

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