H.R.5142 - Family Economic Stimulus Act of 2008

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an economic stimulus for individuals. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an economic stimulus for individuals. as introduced.
  • Short: Family Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 as introduced.

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Official Summary

1/28/2008--Introduced.Family Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exclude unemployment compensation from gross income in 2007 and 2008; (2) increase the child tax credit to $1,200 in 2008; (3) allow individual taxpayers a $400 tax rebate ($800 in the cas

Official Summary

1/28/2008--Introduced.
Family Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to:
(1) exclude unemployment compensation from gross income in 2007 and 2008;
(2) increase the child tax credit to $1,200 in 2008;
(3) allow individual taxpayers a $400 tax rebate ($800 in the case of a joint return) in 2008;
(4) extend unemployment insurance benefits; and
(5) require states to distribute to unemployed individuals information about unemployment insurance eligibility conditions.


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04/25/10
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09/23/08
OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.7005 Alternative Minimum Tax ...

H.R.6275 Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 200... [1]; S.3335 Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Reli... [1]; H.R.5142 Family Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 [1]; H.R.6049 Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax... [1] ...

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09/21/08
milo sutliff testimony on book rate (1955)

i appear on behalf of hr 5139 and hr 5142 which, i understand, are identical measures. our organization agrees with the position taken by the post office department, namely, that it is the prerogative of the congress to enact ...

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