S. 1060 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act
S. 1060 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 18, 2005, sponsored by Norm Coleman with 17 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 18, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable income tax credit of up to $500 for the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for an individual who is either: (1) age 55 or older; or (2) is claimed as a dependent of the taxpayer.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Norm Coleman (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 18, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5439) (May 18, 2005)
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