SB 7: Income tax, state; standard deduction and earned income tax credit.
SB 7 status: Introduced — Continued from last session (updated Jul 21, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialIncome tax; standard deduction and earned income tax credit. Removes the sunset from and makes permanent the standard deduction amounts of $8,750 for single individuals and $17,500 for married individuals filing jointly. Under current law, the standard deduction is scheduled to revert to $3,000 for single individuals a...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Increases household disposable income
- Provides long-term certainty for tax planning
Risks
- Permanently reduces state tax revenue capacity
- May necessitate future spending cuts or revenue offsets
Society
Benefits
- Prevents a significant tax hike for low-to-middle income families
- Makes financial assistance via EITC permanent
Risks
- No negative social impacts identified
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Permanent revenue reduction may limit fiscal flexibility during economic downturns
Analysis based on summary only
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentContinued from last session
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