H.R. 2978 — Introduced in House

I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2978 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 27, 2023Ms. Spanberger (for herself and Mrs. Kim of California) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income any interest paid on an overpayment of tax in the case of an individual or small business. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cutting Paperwork for Taxpayers Act. 2. Interest received on overpayments (a) In general Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting before section 140 the following new section: 139J. Interest received on tax overpayments In the case of an individual or an eligible small business described in section 44(b)(1), gross income shall not include any interest allowed and paid upon an overpayment of tax pursuant to section 6611. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents for Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting before the item relating to section 140 the following new item: 139J. Interest received on tax overpayments. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this section.