H.R. 38 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Seniors' Tax Simplification Act of 2013
H.R. 38 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Jan 3, 2013, sponsored by John Fleming with 41 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 41
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Seniors' Tax Simplification Act of 2013 - 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: 12 Democrats, 29 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jan 3, 2013)
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