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H.R. 445 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes.

H.R. 445 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jan 25, 2011, sponsored by C. W. Bill Young with 14 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
Jan 25, 2011
Co-sponsors
14
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the taxpayer election to deduct state and local general sales taxes in lieu of state and local income taxes.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

C. W. Bill Young (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 11 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 25, 2011
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jan 25, 2011)

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