118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 6721Rent Relief Act of 2023

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer.

Taxation
Introduced Dec 12, 2023
Last action Dec 12, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Dec 12, 2023
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Referred
Dec 12, 2023
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill allows a refundable income tax credit for individuals who pay rent for a principal residence that exceeds 30% of their adjusted gross income for the taxable year. The amount of the credit ranges from 25% to 100% of the excess rent, depending on the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer. The credit is not available for taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes that exceed $100,000. Rent that exceeds 100% of the small area fair market rent (including the utility allowance) for the residence may not be taken into account in determining the amount of the credit. The Department of the Treasury must establish a program for making advance payments of the credit on a monthly basis and provid...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Dec 12, 2023
Introduced in House
Dec 12, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.