What is the current status of HR 778?

HR 778 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 778?

HR 778 was sponsored by Clay Higgins (R), Rep.

Changes Social Security Number Rules for Tax Credits

IntroducedJanuary 28, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Why This Matters

This bill modifies the requirements for social security numbers needed to claim the child tax credit and earned income tax credit. It aims to make it easier for families to access these financial benefits.

If you claim the child tax credit or earned income tax credit, you will need to provide social security numbers starting in 2026.

Who this affects

Families claiming child tax credit · Families claiming earned income tax credit

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill allows more flexibility in the social security number requirements for claiming tax credits.
2Taxpayers must still provide their own social security number and their qualifying child's number.
3The changes apply to the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit.
4The new rules will take effect for tax years starting after December 31, 2025.

Changes Social Security Number Rules for Tax Credits

IntroducedJanuary 28, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Why This Matters

If you claim the child tax credit or earned income tax credit, you will need to provide social security numbers starting in 2026.

Who this affects

Families claiming child tax credit · Families claiming earned income tax credit

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill allows more flexibility in the social security number requirements for claiming tax credits.
2Taxpayers must still provide their own social security number and their qualifying child's number.
3The changes apply to the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit.
4The new rules will take effect for tax years starting after December 31, 2025.