A Democratic bill with 7 Democratic cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Poll Worker Tax Cut Act," aims to change the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It seeks to exclude money received by individuals for temporary service as poll workers from their gross income for Federal income tax purposes. This exclusion applies specifically to work related to any election for public office. The changes would apply to compensation received after December 31, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +3
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?
The bill excludes compensation received for temporary poll worker service from gross income for Federal income tax purposes.
- Scored +2
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The exclusion of poll worker compensation from gross income provides a modest increase in after-tax income for those performing the work.
- Scored +2
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
The bill reduces the federal income tax burden for individuals receiving compensation as poll workers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Tax Relief for Poll Workers: Under Section 2(a), gross income would not include compensation received by an individual for temporary service as a poll worker for any election for public office. This means poll workers would not have to pay Federal income tax on that specific compensation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Employment Tax Obligations: According to Section 2(a)(b), the compensation will not be excluded from being taken into account as wages under any provision of subtitle C. This means that while the money is excluded from gross income, it is still treated as wages for employment tax purposes.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The exclusion of poll worker compensation from gross income provides a modest increase in after-tax income for those performing the work. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill reduces the federal income tax burden for individuals receiving compensation as poll workers. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The tax benefit applies to any individual serving as a poll worker regardless of location. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The tax benefit applies to any individual serving as a poll worker regardless of location.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill excludes compensation received for temporary poll worker service from gross income for Federal income tax purposes.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — The tax exclusion may help ensure a steady supply of poll workers to administer elections.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — By providing tax relief for poll workers, the bill may incentivize more individuals to serve in election administration roles.
- 6/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Suzan DelBeneDemocrat · Washington
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
George LatimerDemocrat · New York
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Norma TorresDemocrat · California
Nikema WilliamsDemocrat · Georgia