Holiday Bonus Tax Relief Act of 2025
This bill creates a tax exclusion for certain holiday bonuses, allowing employees to receive up to $2,500 tax-free each year. It directly affects employees who receive employer-paid bonuses in November, December, or January, excluding that amount from taxable income. The $2,500 limit adjusts for inflation annually after 2026. Employers must report these bonuses on employees' W-2 forms, and the provisions take effect for bonuses paid on or after November 1, 2025.
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Introduction
Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 18, 2025
Last action Dec 18, 2025
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Dec 18, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Dec 18, 2025
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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