HR 615 · in committee · significant
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable tax credit for individuals for amounts paid for gas and electricity for primary residences.
- economy
What this bill does
- Creates a refundable tax credit up to $350 for individuals paying for gas and electricity at their primary residence.
- Applies to homeowners and renters whose modified adjusted gross income does not exceed $200,000 ($400,000 if filing jointly).
- Credit is claimed on tax returns; landlords must report utility costs included in rent to the IRS and tenants by January 31 each year.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How would landlords' reporting requirements for utility costs affect rental prices and transparency between landlords and tenants?
- 02
What income thresholds and credit amounts would best target households most burdened by utility costs without reducing incentives for energy efficiency?
- 03
How would this refundable credit compare in cost and effectiveness to other approaches like utility assistance programs or weatherization investments?
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Sponsor · D-NJ-5
Josh Gottheimer
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In Congress
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House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2025-01-22
Legislative timeline
2025-01-22 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2025-01-22 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-01-22 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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