S. 1989 (105th): Marriage Penalty Reduction Act

Introduced:
Apr 27, 1998 (105th Congress, 1997–1998)
Sponsor:
Sen. Wendell Ford [D-KY]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 27, 1998, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 27, 1998
Referred to Committee Apr 27, 1998
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Finance

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the standard deduction amount to reduce the marriage penalty, simplify the filing of individual tax returns, and provide tax relief for lower and middle income individuals, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Apr 27, 1998.
3 pages

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4/27/1998--Introduced.
Marriage Penalty Reduction Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase standard deduction amounts. (Makes the deduction for married filing jointly twice that of single filers.)

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