To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the increase in the standard deduction, the increase in and modifications of the child tax credit, and the repeal of the deduction for personal exemptions contained in Public Law 115-97.

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Bill Number

HR 22

Introduced

Jan 3, 2019

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Income tax credits Income tax deductions Inflation and prices Tax administration and collection, taxpayers Tax treatment of families Taxation

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Summary

This bill makes permanent several tax provisions that were enacted in 2017 and are scheduled to expire at the end of 2025. The provisions that are made permanent increase the standard deduction, increase and modify the child tax credit, and eliminate the deduction for personal exemptions.

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Jan 3, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 3, 2019

Introduced in House

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