Poll Worker Tax Cut Act
Sponsored By: Representative Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Introduced
Summary
Exempts poll worker pay from federal income tax. The bill would add section 139M to the tax code so compensation for temporary service as a poll worker is excluded from gross income. It would still count as wages for payroll tax purposes, apply to compensation received after December 31, 2025, and require the Secretary to issue regulations to implement the rule.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Lower federal tax on poll worker pay
You would be able to exclude pay you get for serving as a poll worker from your federal gross income. This would apply to pay you receive after December 31, 2025. The pay would still count as wages for payroll and employment taxes. The Treasury Secretary would be required to write rules to implement this change.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
NY • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16]
NY • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Sewell
AL • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
CA • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]
TX • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
GA • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Mullin
CA • D
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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