H.R.2329 - Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for the purchase of hearing aids. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act as introduced.
  • Official: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for the purchase of hearing aids. as introduced.

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Carolyn McCarthy

D-NY

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5/15/2007--Introduced.Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable income tax credit of up to $500 for the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for an individual who is either: (1) age 55 or older; or (2) is claimed as a dependent of the
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5/15/2007--Introduced.
Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable income tax credit of up to $500 for the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for an individual who is either:
(1) age 55 or older; or
(2) is claimed as a dependent of the taxpayer.


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05/15/07
ASHA Supports Upcoming Legislation to Provide Tax Credits for ...

HR 2329 will provide a tax credit, once every five years, of up to $500 toward the purchase of a hearing aid. The tax credit will be available to ...

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12/15/08
Top News in 2007-hearing review

Highlighting "Hearing on The Hill '07," Representatives Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) and Vern Ehlers (R-MI) introduced the Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act, HR 2329, in the US House of Representatives on May 15 and Senator Norm Coleman ...

Source: earlogic
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08/17/08
Hearing Aid Tax Credit Passes 100 Co-Sponsor Threshold | News ...

If enacted, H.R. 2329 would provide a $500 tax credit per hearing aid for children and people age 55 and older. While hearing aids can treat 95% of all hearing losses, only 22% of those who could benefit from them actually use them. ...

Source: The Hearing Industry Resource: All News Stories
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08/06/08
Luncheon with Congresswoman Shelley Berkley

This luncheon is in support of HR 2329 Hearing Aid Tax Credit. The event and luncheon are FREE! HR 2329 will help many people that wear Hearing Aids or those purchasing for a dependant. Basically.... here's how it works: You would ...

Source: Nevada Chapter of the AG Bell Association
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