HR2871-118

Introduced

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the adjusted gross income limitation for above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artist employees, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Apr 26, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill creates short title This Act may be cited as the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2023 and requires above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artists Section 62(a)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— by striking performing artists.—The deductions and inserting the following. It relies on tax rate changes, definition changes, tax deductions, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Regulated Industries.

Who Benefits and How

Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could face reduced risk and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.

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 Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2023.
  • Requires above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artists Section 62(a)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— by striking performing artists.—The deductions and inserting the following...

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 Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2023 and requires above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artists Section 62(a)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— by striking performing artists.—The deductions and inserting the following.

Key Policy Areas

Regulated Industries

Primary Purpose

The bill creates short title This Act may be cited as the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2023 and requires above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artists Section 62(a)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— by striking performing artists.—The deductions and inserting the following.

Policy Domains

Regulated Industries

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill: ,
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
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Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 26, 2023

Mr. Buchanan (for himself and Ms. Chu) introduced the following …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Regulated Industries

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