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HR 688 106th Congress House Taxation Income tax Labor and Employment Law Limitation of actions Old age, survivors and disability insurance Personal income tax Railroad retirement plans Social Welfare Social security beneficiaries Tax credits Tax exclusion Tax refunds Transportation and Public Works

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the increase in tax on Social Security benefits.

Introduced: February 10, 1999 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Feb 18, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Feb 10, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 10, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E190)
Feb 10, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the tax increase (85 percent maximum rate) on social security benefits and tier 1 railroad retirement benefits, effective as of tax year 1994. Waives any limitation on related refunds or credits if a claim is made within one year of enactment of this Act.

What's happening now February 18, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Mar 18, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 688: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the increase in tax on Social Security benefits.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-688/
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"H.R. 688: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the increase in tax on Social Security benefits.." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-688/.
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