To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make refundable the credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment.
Latest action · May 11, 2005 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Progress
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- IntroducedMay 11, 2005
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise the tax credit for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment by: (1) allowing a credit amount of $3,000 for each qualifying individual; (2) increasing to $125,000 the adjusted gross income threshold amount at which credit amounts are reduced; (3) providing for an inflation adjustment to such credit and threshold amounts; and (4) making the credit refundable.
Cosponsors
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Committees 1
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| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Ways and Means Committee | Referred May 11, 2005 |
Actions 2
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- May 11, 2005Introduced in House
- May 11, 2005Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Titles 1
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- Official Title as Introduced
- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make refundable the credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Taxation.
Text 1
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- May 11, 2005Introduced in House
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