Reps. Graham and Fleming Introduce Bipartisan Seniors Tax Simplification Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives John Fleming, M.D., (R-LA) and Gwen Graham (D-FL) have introduced H.R. 1397, the Seniors' Tax Simplification Act, to allow for a new simplified tax form for seniors.

“Government should be in the businesses of helping people, not making their lives harder,” Rep. Graham said. “The Seniors Tax Simplification Act is a common sense idea that will make it easier for seniors across North Florida to file their taxes. “
 
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.
 
“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,” Rep. Fleming said. “No one looks forward to tax season, and it’s time we make the process a little simpler – especially for our nation’s seniors.”

“I’m proud to be the lead cosponsor on this bipartisan legislation to help seniors,” Rep. Graham added. “It’s time for Republicans and Democrats to come together and pass this commonsense bill.”

 This legislation has been endorsed by the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC), and the National Taxpayers Union (NTU).

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