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Tax relief for nurses: exempting Nurse Corps payments from income tax.

This act changes tax rules so that payments received by nurses through the Nurse Corps program are not counted as taxable income. This means nurses in the program will pay less in taxes, increasing their take-home pay. These changes apply to amounts received in tax years beginning after the act becomes law.
Key points
Payments received by nurses from the Nurse Corps program will no longer be taxed.
Nurses participating in the Nurse Corps program may see higher net income.
Changes apply to benefits received in tax years starting after the act's enactment.
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Additional Information
Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2022
Print number: S 3505
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2022-01-13
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Tax relief for nurses: exempting Nurse Corps payments from income tax.

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 3505.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Payments received by nurses from the Nurse Corps program will no longer be taxed.
  • Nurses participating in the Nurse Corps program may see higher net income.
  • Changes apply to benefits received in tax years starting after the act's enactment.

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. Merkley, Jeff [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.

Analysis and Potential Impact of S 3505

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