H.R. 4841 (108th): Tax Simplification for Americans Act of 2004

Introduced:
Jul 15, 2004 (108th Congress, 2003–2004)
Sponsor:
Rep. Max Burns [R-GA12]
Status:
Died (Passed House)

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Status

This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on July 21, 2004 but was never passed by the Senate.

Progress
Introduced Jul 15, 2004
Referred to Committee Jul 15, 2004
Passed House Jul 21, 2004
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Ways and Means

Senate Finance

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Full Title

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify certain tax rules for individuals.

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Text

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Last updated Sep 07, 2004.
11 pages

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7/21/2004--Passed House amended.
Tax Simplification for Americans Act of 2004 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to:
(1) rename the "head of household" filing status as "single head of household;" and
(2) increase to $100,000 (with annual inflation adjustments after 2004) the income limit for use of tax forms 1040EZ and 1040A. Repeals or amends certain expired or inoperative provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Enacts a savings provision to prevent changes in tax liability resulting from repeals or amendments made by this Act for periods ending after enactment of this Act.

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