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H.R. 9978

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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create an above the line deduction for certain homeowners insurance premiums.
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Committee
Latest Action · July 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Congress
119th (2025–2027)
Introduced
July 30, 2026
Cosponsors (0)
None
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The Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act of 2026 would allow homeowners to deduct up to $10,000 per year in homeowners insurance premiums from their federal income taxes. The deduction would apply to insurance premiums paid on a taxpayer's primary residence and would be taken as an "above the line" deduction, meaning eligible homeowners can claim it whether or not they itemize their deductions. This change would benefit any homeowner paying homeowners insurance on their main residence by potentially reducing their taxable income. The bill would become effective for tax years beginning after it is enacted into law. No specific funding amount is mentioned in the legislation, as the bill creates a tax deduction rather than appropriating federal funds.

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