H.R.6844 - Suspension of Federal Income Tax on Unemployment Benefits Act of 2008

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend the taxation of unemployment compensation for 2 years. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend the taxation of unemployment compensation for 2 years. as introduced.
  • Short: Suspension of Federal Income Tax on Unemployment Benefits Act of 2008 as introduced.

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9/9/2008--Introduced.
Suspension of Federal Income Tax on Unemployment Benefits Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to suspend, for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2007, and before January 1, 2010, the taxation of unemployment compensation.

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09/28/08
mchugh votes for economic relief for new yorkers

he also has authored legislation, hr 6844, the suspension of federal income tax on unemployment benefits act of 2008, which would suspend the federal income tax on unemployment benefits for two years, thereby putting more money in the ...

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09/16/08
Proposed Laws Would Help Recipients of Unemployment Benefits

Under HR 6844, introduced on Sept. 9, 2008, unemployment compensation benefits received during the 2008 and 2009 tax years would not be subject to federal personal income tax. Under HR 6867, introduced on Sept. ...

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09/15/08
McHugh Introduces Legislation to Help Unemployed Workers Keep More ...

Congressman John M. McHugh (R- Pierrepont Manor) announced today that he has introduced legislation, HR 6844, the Suspension of Federal Income Tax on Unemployment Benefits Act of 2008, to help unemployed workers keep more of their ...

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