AB 2591 — Personal income tax: standard deduction: federal poverty level.
Last action — In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Summary
The Personal Income Tax Law imposes taxes based upon taxable income of individuals, estates, and trusts, at specified rates, and allows a taxpayer to elect to take a standard deduction in lieu of itemizing deductions. Under existing law, for the taxable year beginning on January 1, 2025, the standard deduction is $11,412 for heads of household, surviving spouses, and married couples filing a joint return and $5,706 for other individuals. Existing law requires the Franchise Tax Board to adjust those amounts annually for inflation, as provided. This bill, the Taxing Californians into Poverty Protection Act, for taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2027, would instead allow a taxpayer to elect to take a standard deduction equal to the federal poverty level, as adjusted for the number of persons in the household, as specified, in lieu of itemizing deductions. The federal poverty level for 2025 was $15,650 for a household of one, as specified. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.
Bill Text
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Action History
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In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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Referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Jasmeet Bains · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Bains, Jasmeet Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 2591 do?
- The Personal Income Tax Law imposes taxes based upon taxable income of individuals, estates, and trusts, at specified rates, and allows a taxpayer to elect to take a standard deduction in lieu of itemizing deductions. Under existing law, for the taxable year beginning on January 1, 2025, the standard deduction is $11,412 for heads of household, surviving spouses, and married couples filing a joint return and $5,706 for other individuals. Existing law requires the Franchise Tax Board to adjust those amounts annually for inflation, as provided. This bill, the Taxing Californians into Poverty Protection Act, for taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2027, would instead allow a taxpayer to elect to take a standard deduction equal to the federal poverty level, as adjusted for the number of persons in the household, as specified, in lieu of itemizing deductions. The federal poverty level for 2025 was $15,650 for a household of one, as specified. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy.
- Who sponsors AB 2591?
- AB 2591 is sponsored by Bains, Jasmeet (Democratic).
- What is the current status of AB 2591?
- This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track AB 2591?
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