Bills · HR 3515
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3515Taxation
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude military bonuses from gross income.
INTRO MAY 20· LAST ACTION MAY 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the financial well-being of military personnel and their families. By making certain military bonuses tax-free, it would increase the net income of service members who receive these payments, allowing them to keep more of their hard-earned money. This could help alleviate financial pressures, improve morale, and potentially make military service and re-enlistment more attractive options.
If this bill becomes law, military members receiving these bonuses will have a larger disposable income. If it doesn't pass, these bonuses will continue to be taxed as they currently are, reducing their overall value to the recipient. It connects to the broader issue of supporting those who serve in the armed forces.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude certain military bonuses from being counted as gross income for tax purposes.
This directly frees specific military bonuses from federal income tax.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that the exclusion applies to bonuses paid to members of the uniformed services under chapter 5 of title 37, United States Code.
This defines exactly which bonuses will be tax-free, ensuring clarity on the scope of the change.
PROVISION 03
Sets the effective date for this tax exclusion to apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
This indicates when military members will start seeing the benefit of not paying taxes on these bonuses.
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R· Virginia
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 20
Introduced in House
MAY 20
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3515
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 20, 2025
Last actionMay 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 20, 2025
House BillHR 3515Taxation
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude military bonuses from gross income.
INTRODUCED MAY 20, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 20, 2025
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READING
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