HR 1705 creates a new 30% federal tax credit for agricultural businesses investing in qualifying technology projects focused on specialty crop production. The credit applies to eligible equipment, software, and systems used in precision agriculture (like GPS-guided tools for efficient input use) or controlled environment agriculture (indoor farming systems with climate control and automation). Businesses can claim this credit for property placed in service after January 1, 2025, with projects needing completion by December 31, 2035. The bill specifically targets innovations that improve efficiency in growing, processing, or packaging specialty crops as defined in existing law.
HR 312, the Restoring Vehicle Market Freedom Act of 2025, repeals five tax credits related to clean and alternative fuel vehicles from the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, it eliminates credits for previously owned clean vehicles, alternative motor vehicles, alternative fuel refueling property, new plug-in electric vehicles, and commercial clean vehicles. This change means individuals and businesses purchasing or installing qualifying vehicles or infrastructure will no longer be eligible for these tax incentives. The repeal applies to vehicles or property acquired or placed in service after the bill's enactment date.
The Apprenticeship Infrastructure Tax Credit Act of 2025 creates a tax credit for employers hiring apprentices in infrastructure-related occupations, offering $3,000 per apprentice annually (or $6,000 for veterans, National Guard/reserve members, or military spouses). The credit applies for two consecutive tax years for apprentices enrolled in registered programs meeting federal standards, with a total cap of $5 billion. It specifies infrastructure occupations including construction, installation/maintenance, production, and IT roles, requiring employers to verify apprentices are new hires reported via W-2, not 1099 contractors. The Department of Labor will issue eligibility certificates to employers based on program data, and credits will be tracked and reported annually to ensure the $5 billion cap is not exceeded.
This bill establishes tax credits for individuals and corporations that contribute to scholarship-granting organizations and workforce training organizations. Individuals can claim a credit up to 10% of their adjusted gross income for contributions supporting elementary/secondary education, career training, or vocational education. Corporations can claim a credit up to 5% of taxable income for similar contributions. The bill includes a $10 billion annual cap on total credits ($5 billion for education, $5 billion for workforce training) and creates a web portal to help taxpayers make contributions and receive tax credit pre-approval.
This bill, HR 4826 (Cutting Paperwork for Taxpayers Act), modifies the tax code to exclude interest paid on overpaid taxes from taxable income. It directly affects individuals and eligible small businesses (as defined under Section 44(b)(1)) who receive interest from the IRS on tax refunds. The key provision adds a new section to the Internal Revenue Code, stating that such interest is not counted as gross income. This change simplifies tax reporting for affected taxpayers by removing the need to include this interest in their annual income calculations. The policy change applies to taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment date.
HR 2687, the End Kidney Deaths Act, creates a federal tax credit for living kidney donors who give non-directed donations (meaning they don't know the recipient's identity). It provides a $10,000 annual credit for five years ($50,000 total) to donors whose kidney is removed after December 31, 2026, with special rules if the donor dies during this period. The credit applies only to living, non-directed kidney donations and explicitly states it does not count as "valuable consideration" under laws prohibiting organ sales. This bill directly affects living kidney donors who choose to donate anonymously, aiming to incentivize such donations by offsetting related costs through tax relief. The credit expires after December 31, 2036.
HR 1020 (BOOST Act) creates a tax credit for homeowners in rural unserved areas to improve broadband access. It allows a 75% credit (up to $400) for purchasing signal boosters, satellite customer equipment, or ground stations used in a primary residence. The credit applies only once per household and expires after 2029, targeting areas eligible for FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. This directly affects individual homeowners in designated rural broadband gaps seeking to enhance their internet connectivity.
HR 2802, the Tax Relief from Tariffs and High Costs Act, creates a refundable tax credit for individual income tax filers in 2025. It provides a credit equal to 10% of an individual's federal income tax liability for 2025, directly affecting taxpayers who file returns for that year. The credit is limited to individuals with modified adjusted gross income below $100,000 (or $200,000 for joint filers). This credit applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, and before January 1, 2026.
The Shelter Act creates a 25% nonrefundable tax credit for individuals and businesses that make qualified disaster mitigation expenditures to protect homes and businesses from natural disasters. For individuals, the credit is limited to $3,750 per year (or $7,500 for joint returns) with a cumulative lifetime limit of $15,000 per dwelling unit. Qualified expenditures include measures like reinforcing roofs, creating water barriers, installing storm shelters, and other resilience improvements that meet specific safety standards. The credit phases out for higher-income taxpayers and is only available for properties in areas affected by natural disasters within the past 5 years. The credit applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
The American Homeownership Act restricts tax deductions for interest and depreciation on residential properties owned by institutional investment entities or "large owners" (defined as those holding 50+ single-family units). It creates exceptions for new construction, rehabilitation of uninhabitable properties, sales to individuals for primary residence, and properties serving affordable housing through tax credit programs. The bill also prohibits federal housing agencies from selling properties or providing mortgage loans to these large investors and allocates savings from these tax changes to fund affordable housing programs. These provisions aim to encourage homeownership by limiting tax benefits for large-scale rental property ownership while directing resources toward affordable housing development.