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S. 540 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018

Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017

S. 540 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Mar 7, 2017, sponsored by John Thune with 61 co-sponsors.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 7, 2017
Co-sponsors
61
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 201 7 This bill prohibits the wages or other remuneration earned by an employee who performs employment duties in more than one state from being subject to income tax in any state other than: (1) the state of the employee's residence, and (2) the state within which the employee is present and performing employment duties for more than 30 days during the calendar year.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

John Thune (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 25 Democrats, 35 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 7, 2017
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-101. (Jun 14, 2017)

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