H.R. 5719: | Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 |
110th Congress 2007-2008 |
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, assist low-income taxpayers, and for other purposes.
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Full Text | Status: |  | Introduced | Apr 8, 2008 | | Referred to Committee | View Committee Assignments | | Reported by Committee | Apr 9, 2008 | | Amendments (1 proposed) | View Amendments | | Passed House | Apr 15, 2008 |  | Senate Vote | (did not occur) | | Signed by President | (did not occur) |
This bill never became law.
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| Last Action: | Apr 16, 2008:
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Related: | See the Related Legislation page for other bills related to this one and a list of subject terms
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Sometimes the text of one bill or resolution is incorporated into another, and in those cases the original bill or resolution, as it would appear here, would seem to be abandoned. | Votes: | Apr 15, 2008:
This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote.
The totals were 238 Ayes, 179 Nays, 14 Present/Not Voting.
Vote Details.
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Sources of Influence
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have taken a stance on this bill:
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American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants National Treasury Employees Union American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees | Credit Union National Association The HSA Coalition Evolution Benefits Americans for Tax Reform National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors National Taxpayers Union American Benefits Council |
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H.R. 5719--110th Congress: Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008.
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