118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 7830 — PAW Act of 2024

“To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the surviving spouse filing status to individuals whose spouses have died within the last five taxable years.”

Taxation

Introduced Mar 26, 2024

Last action Mar 26, 2024

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Mar 26, 2024

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Referred

Mar 26, 2024

Ways & Means

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill redefines surviving spouse for purposes of the applicable filing status of such individuals. It expands from two to five years amount of time a spouse must survive a deceased spouse in order to qualify for joint filing status as a married taxpayer.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Mar 26, 2024

Introduced in House

Mar 26, 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.