Congressman Chris Pappas Introduces Bill to Prevent Taxation of Remote Workers' Income
Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), alongside Representatives Jim Himes (CT-04) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), has introduced the Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act. This proposed legislation aims to establish a uniform federal standard for taxing income based on an individual's physical presence in a state. The bill specifically prohibits states from taxing the income of nonresidents earned when they were not physically present in that state. According to Congressman Pappas, this measure is crucial for residents of states like New Hampshire, which do not have a state income tax, to prevent them from being subjected to out-of-state income taxes while teleworking. The lawmakers emphasize that remote work has become a significant part of the modern American economy, and current state tax rules have not adapted to this new reality, leading to potential double taxation for remote workers. The bill seeks to ensure tax fairness and protect workers from what they describe as unfair taxation. 
