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.
HR 615 creates a refundable tax credit for individuals covering up to $350 of gas and electricity costs paid directly to utilities for their primary residence. It applies to taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income under $400,000 for joint filers or $200,000 for single filers, excluding dependents and costs already covered by other credits. The bill requires landlords including utility costs in rent to provide annual receipts to tenants and the IRS. This credit directly affects homeowners and renters paying utility bills for their main residence, with the credit amount capped at $350 per year. It does not apply to secondary homes or utility costs covered elsewhere in tax law.
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Introduced Jan 22, 2025
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Jan 22, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Jan 22, 2025
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Josh Gottheimer
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