H.R. 7830 · 118th Congress
PAW Act of 2024
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jefferson Van Drew
- Introduced
- 2024-03-26
- Latest action
- 2024-03-26 · Introduced in House
Summary
Protect American Widows Act of 2024 or the PAW Act of 2024
This bill redefines surviving spouse for purposes of the applicable filing status of such individuals. It expands from two to five years amount of time a spouse must survive a deceased spouse in order to qualify for joint filing status as a married taxpayer.