S. 2762 — Introduced in Senate

II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2762 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 31, 2019Ms. Collins introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on the amount individuals filing jointly can deduct for certain State and local taxes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SALT Deduction Fairness Act. 2. Increase in limitation on deduction for individuals filing jointly on state and local taxes (a) In general Section 164(b)(6)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $10,000 ($5,000 in the case of a married individual filing a separate return) and inserting $10,000 (twice such amount in the case of a joint return). (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018.