H.R. 4637 (111th): Help Small Businesses Start and Grow Act of 2010

Introduced:
Feb 22, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. John Hall [D-NY19]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 22, 2010, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 22, 2010
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (2D) (show)
Committees

House Small Business

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the amount allowed as a deduction for start-up expenditures, to provide a standard home office deduction, to increase the amount allowed as a deduction for meals and entertainment expenses of small businesses, and to extend bonus depreciation, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Feb 22, 2010.
11 pages

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2/22/2010--Introduced.
Help Small Businesses Start and Grow Act of 2010 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow an increased tax deduction for business start-up expenditures in 2009, 2010, or 2011; (2) allow a standard tax deduction for the business use of a home; (3) increase the rate of the tax deduction for business meals and entertainment expenses; and (4) extend bonus depreciation allowances through 2012. Directs the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to: (1) establish and carry out a small business direct lending program; (2) report to the House and Senate Small Business Committees on the loan program, including the number and amount of loans made under the program. Requires the Comptroller General to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and identify any waste or abuse relating to the program.

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