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H.R. 5109 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Economic Growth Act of 2008

H.R. 5109 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 23, 2008, sponsored by Scott Garrett with 99 co-sponsors.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 23, 2008
Co-sponsors
99
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Economic Growth Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) repeal the dollar and other limitations on the expensing allowance of depreciable business assets; (2) reduce to 25% the maximum corporate income tax rate; (3) provide for an inflation adjustment to the basis of certain capital assets for purposes of determining gain or loss; and (4) reduce from 35 to 15% the alternative capital gains tax rate for corporati…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Scott Garrett (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 99 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 23, 2008
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jan 23, 2008)

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