H.R. 143 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a two-month suspension of employment and income taxes, and for other purposes.
H.R. 143 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 6, 2009, sponsored by Louie Gohmert with 56 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 6, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 56
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) reduce to 0% the employment tax on employers, employees, and self-employed individuals in the first full two-month period after the enactment of this Act; and (2) exclude from gross income any wage and self-employment income earned during the same period .
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Louie Gohmert (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 56 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 6, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to House Financial Services (Jan 6, 2009)
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