Congressmen John Fleming, M.D., (R-LA) and Gwen Graham (D-FL) introduced H.R. 1397, the Seniors' Tax Simplification Act to allow for a new simplified tax form for seniors.
“The Seniors' Tax Simplification Act is a common-sense, bipartisan and long overdue piece of legislation. I’m delighted to re-introduce it and look forward to its passage,” said Congressman Fleming after its introduction.
Under current law, seniors who collect Social Security aren’t able to file a 1040EZ and are forced to file more complicated tax forms – even though their finances are often simple. The Seniors' Tax Simplification Act would create one simple form, the 1040SR, for seniors who may receive the majority of their income through social security benefits. The bill would also lower the cost of compliance.
“No one looks forward to tax season, and it’s time we make the process a little simpler – especially for our nation’s seniors,” added Congressman Fleming.
“Government should be in the business of helping people, not making their lives harder,” Rep. Graham said. “I’m proud to be the lead cosponsor on this bipartisan legislation that will make it easier for seniors across the country to file their taxes.”
This legislation has been endorsed by the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC), the 60 Plus Association and the National Taxpayers Union (NTU).
Dr. John Fleming is Chairman of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans and is a member of the House Armed Services Committee. He is a physician and small business owner and represents the 4th Congressional District of Louisiana.
