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Tax Relief for Essential Workers in 2020

This bill proposes to exclude up to $10,200 of income from taxes for essential workers for the 2020 tax year. It applies to individuals whose adjusted gross income in 2020 was less than $150,000. The aim is to ease the financial burden on those who worked during challenging times.
Key points
Tax Exclusion: Allows up to $10,200 of wages or self-employment earnings from 2020 to be excluded from gross income.
Income Limit: The exclusion applies to taxpayers with an adjusted gross income below $150,000 for the 2020 tax year.
No Double Benefit: The exclusion amount will be reduced by any unemployment compensation tax relief already received.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2563
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
Process start date: 2021-04-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Essential Worker Tax Parity Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2563.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Tax Exclusion: Allows up to $10,200 of wages or self-employment earnings from 2020 to be excluded from gross income.
  • Income Limit: The exclusion applies to taxpayers with an adjusted gross income below $150,000 for the 2020 tax year.
  • No Double Benefit: The exclusion amount will be reduced by any unemployment compensation tax relief already received.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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