July 29, 2025
Mr. Vindman (for himself and Mrs. Kim) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income any interest paid on an overpayment of tax in the case of an individual or small business.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Cutting Paperwork for Taxpayers Act
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Sec. 2. Interest received on overpayments
(a) In general
Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting before section 140 the following new section:
139J. Interest received on tax overpayments
In the case of an individual or an eligible small business described in section 44(b)(1), gross income shall not include any interest allowed and paid upon an overpayment of tax pursuant to section 6611.
(b) Clerical amendment
The table of contents for Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting before the item relating to section 140 the following new item:
(c) Effective date
The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this section.