S1173-118

Introduced

To ensure high-income earners pay a fair share of Federal taxes.

118th Congress Introduced Apr 18, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill creates fair share tax on high-income taxpayers Subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new part: VIIIFair Share Tax on High-Income TaxpayersSec, creates fair share tax In the case of any high-income taxpayer, there is hereby imposed for a taxable year (in addition to any other tax imposed by this subtitle) a tax equal to the product of— the amount determined, and repeals sense of the Senate regarding tax reform It is the sense of the Senate that— Congress should enact tax reform that repeals unfair and unnecessary tax loopholes and expenditures, simplifies the system. It relies on definition changes, tax credits, compliance mandates, and product standards. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Environment, and Finance.

Who Benefits and How

Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk and Businesses and employers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Creates fair share tax on high-income taxpayers Subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new part: VIIIFair Share Tax on High-Income TaxpayersSec.
  • Creates fair share tax In the case of any high-income taxpayer, there is hereby imposed for a taxable year (in addition to any other tax imposed by this subtitle) a tax equal to the product of— the amount determined...
  • Repeals sense of the Senate regarding tax reform It is the sense of the Senate that— Congress should enact tax reform that repeals unfair and unnecessary tax loopholes and expenditures, simplifies the system...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill creates fair share tax on high-income taxpayers Subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new part: VIIIFair Share Tax on High-Income TaxpayersSec, creates fair share tax In the case of any high-income taxpayer, there is hereby imposed for a taxable year (in addition to any other tax imposed by this subtitle) a tax equal to the product of— the amount determined, and repeals sense of the Senate regarding tax reform It is the sense of the Senate that— Congress should enact tax reform that repeals unfair and unnecessary tax loopholes and expenditures, simplifies the system.

Key Policy Areas

Environmental Groups, Environment, Finance

Primary Purpose

The bill creates fair share tax on high-income taxpayers Subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new part: VIIIFair Share Tax on High-Income TaxpayersSec, creates fair share tax In the case of any high-income taxpayer, there is hereby imposed for a taxable year (in addition to any other tax imposed by this subtitle) a tax equal to the product of— the amount determined, and repeals sense of the Senate regarding tax reform It is the sense of the Senate that— Congress should enact tax reform that repeals unfair and unnecessary tax loopholes and expenditures, simplifies the system.

Policy Domains

Environmental Groups Environment Finance

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
  • Businesses and employers affected by the bill
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Businesses and employers 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
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
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Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill: ,
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause: ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 18, 2023

Mr. Whitehouse (for himself, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Booker, …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Environmental Groups Environment Finance

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