Provide tax relief to U.S. Federal, State, and private sector employees who are furloughed for tax year 201

Federal Income tax year 2013 introduces higher taxes in January, and now lower paychecks due to furloughs for many middle-class and lower income civil servants and private sector employees. As budget belts tighten, those impacted will spend less resulting in a potential falter of our rebounding but still struggling economy. A tax break for the middle class and lower income families who are facing the realities of these unprecedented times in the form of a smaller paycheck will provide much needed relief to the backbone of this nation and continue our economic recovery.