Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act
This bill extends a tax credit for employer social security taxes related to tips earned by employees in beauty service businesses (including barbering, nail care, esthetics, and spa treatments). It requires that tips from these services exceed 15% of the business's gross receipts to qualify for the credit. The bill also creates a "tip reporting safe harbor" for beauty service employers who implement training programs, monthly tip reporting by employees, and maintain records for four years, shielding them from IRS tip examinations unless an employee complaint arises. Additionally, it mandates that landlords renting space to two or more beauty service businesses (with $600+ in annual rent) must report rental income details to the IRS. These provisions apply to taxable years beginning after 2024 or 2025, depending on the section.
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Introduced Jun 9, 2025
Last action Jun 9, 2025
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Jun 9, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Jun 9, 2025
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upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Tim Scott
RRepublican
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Angela D. Alsobrooks
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Cassidy
RRepublican
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