Senate Bill 1157
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Tax Fairness for Workers Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 15, 2021
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Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1157
Congress
117
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
Bob Casey Jr.
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Summary
Tax Fairness for Workers Act
This bill allows an above-the-line tax deduction for union dues and expenses. (An above-the-line deduction is subtracted from gross income and is available whether or not a taxpayer itemizes other deductions.)
The bill also reinstates the miscellaneous itemized tax deduction for unreimbursed expenses attributable to the performance of services as an employee (Under current law, all miscellaneous itemized deductions are suspended through 2025).
April 15, 2021
04/15/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
04/15/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:20 PM