The legislation: Ending the tax on sports betting

Which tax could be repealed? The federal tax ”the handle tax” on sports betting

The legislation: H.R. 7790 (116th Congress) 

What are the bill’s sponsors saying? 

  • This bill will …” eliminate an outdated tax and burdensome requirements on the gaming industry,”
  • Levels the playing field with lotteries and horse racing that don’t pay this excise tax nor its required per employee tax

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