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Middle Class Savings Act

USA119th CongressHR-2908| House 
| Updated: 4/14/2025
Andy Barr

Andy Barr

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Middle Class Savings Act , proposes significant changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 concerning capital gains taxation. Its primary goal is to align the breakpoints for capital gains tax brackets more closely with current income tax bracket thresholds. Specifically, the bill amends Section 1(j)(5)(B) by increasing several key dollar amounts that define the various capital gains tax rate tiers. By raising these thresholds, a larger portion of an individual's capital gains income would qualify for lower tax rates, potentially resulting in reduced tax liabilities for many taxpayers. These adjustments are slated to take effect for all taxable years commencing after December 31, 2024 .
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-589
Middle Class Savings Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3265
Middle Class Savings Act
Apr 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-589
    Middle Class Savings Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3265
    Middle Class Savings Act


  • April 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Middle Class Savings Act

USA119th CongressHR-2908| House 
| Updated: 4/14/2025
This legislation, known as the Middle Class Savings Act , proposes significant changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 concerning capital gains taxation. Its primary goal is to align the breakpoints for capital gains tax brackets more closely with current income tax bracket thresholds. Specifically, the bill amends Section 1(j)(5)(B) by increasing several key dollar amounts that define the various capital gains tax rate tiers. By raising these thresholds, a larger portion of an individual's capital gains income would qualify for lower tax rates, potentially resulting in reduced tax liabilities for many taxpayers. These adjustments are slated to take effect for all taxable years commencing after December 31, 2024 .
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-589
Middle Class Savings Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3265
Middle Class Savings Act
Apr 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-589
    Middle Class Savings Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3265
    Middle Class Savings Act


  • April 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Andy Barr

Andy Barr

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted