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Changes to Tax Deductions for Small Businesses and Individuals

This act modifies the rules for deducting qualified business income, focusing on individual taxpayers. The aim is to simplify and clarify tax deduction provisions, potentially affecting the amount of taxes paid by small business owners and self-employed individuals.
Key points
The qualified business income deduction will only be available to individuals, not to corporations, trusts, or estates.
Married taxpayers seeking the deduction must file joint tax returns.
The calculation of the deduction amount has been changed, introducing a fixed income threshold of $400,000.
New rules are introduced for income from Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Regulated Investment Companies (RICs).
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Print number: 117_S_2387
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2021-07-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Small Business Tax Fairness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2387.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The qualified business income deduction will only be available to individuals, not to corporations, trusts, or estates.
  • Married taxpayers seeking the deduction must file joint tax returns.
  • The calculation of the deduction amount has been changed, introducing a fixed income threshold of $400,000.
  • New rules are introduced for income from Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Regulated Investment Companies (RICs).
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 Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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