To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove the income limitation on the exclusion from gross income of any medal or prize money won in competition in the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games.
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AI-PoweredThis bill changes tax rules for athletes who win medals or prize money at the Olympic or Paralympic Games. Currently, there's a limit on how much of that money can be tax-free, based on their income. This bill removes that income limit, meaning all medal and prize money won by these athletes would be tax-free, regardless of how much other income they earn. It makes sure that all earnings from their Olympic or Paralympic achievements are not taxed.
This bill would primarily affect a small group of high-achieving athletes who win medals and prize money at the Olympic or Paralympic Games. For these athletes, especially those with higher incomes, it would mean they pay less in taxes on their winnings. It is unlikely to directly affect the vast majority of everyday Americans, including those with low incomes, seniors, families, veterans, or people with disabilities, as it does not change broad tax policies or public programs that impact these groups.