Bills · HR 3450
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3450Taxation
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for special rules allowing taxpayers to deduct qualified passenger vehicle loan interest paid or accrued during the taxable year on certain indebtedness, and for other purposes.
INTRO MAY 15· LAST ACTION MAY 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could provide a direct financial benefit to many American consumers at a time when vehicle prices and interest rates have been high. By allowing a deduction for car loan interest, it effectively lowers the overall cost of vehicle ownership for those who qualify, potentially making it easier for people to afford new transportation. This could also give a boost to the U.S. auto industry, especially manufacturers with final assembly plants in the United States, by incentivizing consumers to choose these vehicles.
If this bill becomes law, consumers who buy qualifying new vehicles will see a reduction in their taxable income, leading to a lower tax bill. If it doesn't become law, car loan interest will remain non-deductible for personal use vehicles, and vehicle buyers will not receive this potential tax relief, meaning the effective cost of financing a vehicle would remain higher.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows taxpayers to deduct up to $10,000 of interest paid on loans for new qualifying passenger vehicles for personal use.
This creates a new tax deduction that can reduce the tax burden for many individuals financing a vehicle purchase.
PROVISION 02
The deduction is only available for vehicles whose final assembly occurred within the United States.
This provision ties the tax benefit to supporting domestic manufacturing and could influence consumer purchasing decisions.
PROVISION 03
The deduction is available for taxable years 2025 through 2028, making it a temporary tax benefit.
The temporary nature means the tax relief has a limited timeframe, and its impact will expire unless extended.
PROVISION 04
The deduction is phased out for higher-income taxpayers, starting at $100,000 MAGI for single filers and $200,000 for joint filers.
This targets the tax benefit more towards middle-income taxpayers, limiting the advantage for higher earners.
PROVISION 05
Lenders must report interest paid on these qualifying vehicle loans to the IRS and to the borrower.
This ensures transparency and helps both taxpayers and the IRS track eligible deductions and prevent fraud.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 15
Introduced in House
MAY 15
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3450
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 15, 2025
Last actionMay 15, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 15, 2025
House BillHR 3450Taxation
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for special rules allowing taxpayers to deduct qualified passenger vehicle loan interest paid or accrued during the taxable year on certain indebtedness, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED MAY 15, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 15, 2025
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