U.S. Congress - H.R.497 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for improving mine saf...
H.R.497 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for improving mine safety.
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- Official: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for improving mine safety. as introduced.
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1/14/2009--Introduced.Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for 50% of the cost of qualified advanced mine safety equipment property (in lieu of the existing taxpayer election to expense 50% of such property in the current taxable year). Defines such property to include: (Official Summary
1/14/2009--Introduced.Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for 50% of the cost of qualified advanced mine safety equipment property (in lieu of the existing taxpayer election to expense 50% of such property in the current taxable year). Defines such property to include:(1) an emergency communication technology or device for constant communication with individuals outside the mine;
(2) an electronic identification and location device;
(3) an emergency oxygen-generating device;
(4) pre-positioned oxygen supplies; and
(5) a comprehensive atmospheric monitoring system to monitor levels of carbon monoxide and other gases present in a mine.Revises the tax credit for mine rescue team training expenses to:
(1) increase the amount of such credit;
(2) allow such credit as an offset against the alternative minimum tax; and
(3) make such credit permanent.
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Organizations Supporting H.R.497
- National Mining Association
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House Vote: HR 497 The Brigadier General Francis Marion Memorial ...
5 Mar 2007
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives ...
Sponsored By: Representative Brad Ellsworth, IN(District 8), Democratic 54 Voted Yes 6 Voted No This vote is Winning Vote now Learn More Comments 1/14/2009--Introduced. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for 50% of ...
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