H.R. 1545 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the credit for research activities permanent and to provide an increase in such credit for taxpayers whose gross receipts are predominantly from domestic production activities.
H.R. 1545 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Mar 17, 2009, sponsored by John Boccieri with 37 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 17, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 37
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) make permanent the tax credit for increasing research activities; and (2) increase the amount of such credit for taxpayers who earn more than 50% of their gross receipts from domestic production activities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Boccieri (D-OH). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 19 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 17, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Mar 17, 2009)
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