H.R. 4109 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Simple Tax for Seniors Act
H.R. 4109 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004), the Simple Tax for Seniors Act, has passed the house — introduced on Apr 1, 2004, sponsored by Max Burns with 14 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Apr 1, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Simple Tax for Seniors Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make available a new Federal income tax Form 1040SR (similar to Form 1040EZ) to individuals who have turned 65 as of the close of the taxable year.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Simple Tax for Seniors Act of 2004
Sponsor
Max Burns (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 1, 2004
- Passed the HouseJun 2, 2004
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jun 3, 2004)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jun 2, 2004 · Passed418–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Simple Tax for Seniors Act of 2004House · Jun 2, 2004
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Committees
- Finance Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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