H.R. 19 (101st): Small Contribution Tax Credit Reform Act of 1989

Introduced:
Jan 03, 1989 (101st Congress, 1989–1990)
Sponsor:
Rep. Matthew McHugh [D-NY28]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 3, 1989, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 03, 1989
Cosponsors
68 cosponsors (54D, 14R) (show)
Committees

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a full credit for contributions to candidates for Congress, and for other purposes.

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1/3/1989--Introduced.
Small Contribution Tax Credit Reform Act of 1989 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit an individual a nonrefundable income tax credit for up to $100 ($200 for joint returns) of contributions to congressional candidates. Disallows the credit if the contribution is transmitted through any intermediary group.

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