H.R. 2698 (112th): To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to broaden the special rules for certain governmental plans under section 105(j) to include plans established by political subdivisions.

Introduced:
Jul 29, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. David Reichert [R-WA8]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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7/29/2011--Introduced.
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the special rule for the exclusion from gross income of amounts received by an employee from a governmental accident or health plan to include amounts paid from plans established by or on behalf of a state or political subdivision.

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