H.R. 3640 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the first-time homebuyers credit and to provide a loss deduction on the sale of a principal residence.
H.R. 3640 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Sep 24, 2009, sponsored by Travis Childers with 3 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
- Sep 24, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Amends the Internal Revenue Code relating to the first-time homebuyer tax credit to: (1) extend such credit to all purchasers of a principal residence; (2) limit the credit to one sale or exchange of a principal residence; and (3) extend such credit through November 30, 2010. Allows individual taxpayers a tax deduction through 2010 for losses from the sale or exchange of a principal residence.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Travis Childers (D-MS). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 24, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Sep 24, 2009)
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