H.R. 1058 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Seniors' Tax Simplification Act of 2011
H.R. 1058 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Mar 14, 2011, sponsored by John Fleming with 98 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 14, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 98
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Seniors' Tax Simplification Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make available a new federal income tax Form 1040SR (similar to Form 1040EZ) to individuals who have turned 65 as of the close of the taxable year.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Fleming (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 35 Democrats, 63 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 14, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Mar 14, 2011)
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