S. 1370 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Gold Star Family Tax Relief Act
S. 1370 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the senate — introduced on May 8, 2019, sponsored by Bill Cassidy with 48 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- May 8, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 48
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Gold Star Family Tax Relief Act (Sec. 2) This bill treats certain military survivor benefits that are received by children as earned income of the child for the purposes of the kiddie tax (the tax on the unearned income of children). This has the effect of exempting the benefits from such tax. The bill applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Cassidy (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 23 Democrats, 24 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 8, 2019
- Passed the SenateMay 21, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered held at desk by unanimous consent. (May 21, 2019)
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- H.R. 5363: FUTURE Act
- H.R. 4566: Virginia Beach Strong Act
- H.R. 25: FairTax Act of 2019
- H.R. 155: Hearing Protection Act
- S. 203: BRACE Act of 2019
- H.R. 218: Death Tax Repeal Act
- S. 362: Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2019
- S. 460: Employer Participation in Repayment Act of 2019
- H.R. 510: BRACE Act of 2019
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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