- Local governmentsLowers federal income tax liabilities for itemizing taxpayers who pay significant state or local taxes.
- Local governmentsIncreases after-tax income for households in high-tax states, potentially boosting local consumption and jobs.
- HomebuyersRestores full property tax deductibility, which supporters say supports homeowners and housing demand.
SALT Deductibility Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
This bill repeals the limitation in Internal Revenue Code section 164(b)(6) that capped federal deductions for certain State and local taxes (the $10,000 SALT cap). The repeal would restore full deductibility of qualifying state and local taxes for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
Distributional effects: liberals see wealthy gains, conservatives see broad taxpayer relief
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward substantive amendment to the Internal Revenue Code that clearly and precisely removes the SALT deduction limitation by striking paragraph (6) of section 164(b) with a defined effective date.
This bill repeals the limitation in Internal Revenue Code section 164(b)(6) that capped federal deductions for certain State and local taxes (the $10,000 SALT cap).
The repeal would restore full deductibility of qualifying state and local taxes for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
Clear, administrable change but large fiscal cost and partisan controversy lower odds unless combined with offsets or broader package.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward substantive amendment to the Internal Revenue Code that clearly and precisely removes the SALT deduction limitation by striking paragraph (6) of section 164(b) with a defined effective date.
Distributional effects: liberals see wealthy gains, conservatives see broad taxpayer relief
Who stands to gain, and who may push back.
These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.
- Federal agenciesLowers federal revenues, likely increasing deficits absent offsets or other revenue increases.
- Potential burdenDisproportionately benefits higher-income households, who are more likely to itemize deductions.
- Local governmentsReduces fiscal pressure on state and local governments to constrain tax increases.
Why the argument around this bill splits.
Distributional effects: liberals see wealthy gains, conservatives see broad taxpayer relief
Likely to oppose the bill overall.
It is seen as a tax break that mainly benefits higher-income taxpayers and high-tax states while reducing federal revenues.
Mixed view; appreciates constituent relief in high-cost states but worries about federal revenue loss and regressivity.
Would seek offsets or targeting to make it fiscally responsible.
Likely to strongly support the repeal.
Seen as restoring taxpayer relief, defending state tax autonomy, and reducing federal tax burdens.
The path through Congress.
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Still ahead
Still ahead
Still ahead
Clear, administrable change but large fiscal cost and partisan controversy lower odds unless combined with offsets or broader package.
- Lack of official cost/revenue estimate in bill text
- Whether offsets or pay-fors would be proposed
Recent votes on the bill.
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The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
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Distributional effects: liberals see wealthy gains, conservatives see broad taxpayer relief
Clear, administrable change but large fiscal cost and partisan controversy lower odds unless combined with offsets or broader package.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward substantive amendment to the Internal Revenue Code that clearly and precisely removes the SALT deduction limitation by striking paragraph (6) of…
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