H.R. 710 (112th): Telework Tax Incentive Act

Introduced:
Feb 15, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Robert Wittman [R-VA1]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 15, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 15, 2011
Referred to Committee Feb 15, 2011
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
Committees

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for expenses incurred in teleworking.

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Last updated Feb 15, 2011.
7 pages

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2/15/2011--Introduced.
Telework Tax Incentive Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an employer or an employee a tax credit, up to $1,000 per year, for teleworking expenses incurred by or on behalf of a teleworking employee under an arrangement whereby such employee teleworks not less than 75 days per year.
Defines "telework" as performing work functions, using electronic information and communication technologies, thereby reducing or eliminating the physical commute to and from the traditional worksite.

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