H.R.674 - Fair Taxes for Seniors Act of 2009

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a one-time increase in the amount excludable from the sale of a principal residence by taxpayers who have attained age 50. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a one-time increase in the amount excludable from the sale of a principal residence by taxpayers who have attained age 50. as introduced.
  • Short: Fair Taxes for Seniors Act of 2009 as introduced.

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Bob Filner

D-CA

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Official Summary

1/26/2009--Introduced.Fair Taxes for Seniors Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide a one-time increase (from $250,000 to $500,000, or from $500,000 to $1 million for married taxpayers filing joint returns) in the exclusion of gain from the sale of a principal residence

Official Summary

1/26/2009--Introduced.Fair Taxes for Seniors Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide a one-time increase (from $250,000 to $500,000, or from $500,000 to $1 million for married taxpayers filing joint returns) in the exclusion of gain from the sale of a principal residence by a taxpayer who has attained the age of 50 before such sale. Provides that in the case of a joint return, only one spouse need satisfy the age requirement.

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02/10/11
H.R.674: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the ...

There are currently several bills (H.R. 674 & S. 89) containing language to repeal the 3% withholding provision as several Senators and Representatives recognize the negative effect of this provision on a firm's cash ... -. Source: Brynn Tupper ...

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02/10/11
H.R.674: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the ...

There are currently several bills (H.R. 674 & S. 89) containing language to repeal the 3% withholding provision as several Senators and Representatives recognize the negative effect of this provision on a firm's cash ... -. Source: Brynn Tupper ...

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11/07/10
Tax bill for Republicans to consider « Constitutional Republic Party

California Representative Bob Filner might have more success with his H.R. 674. After TEA party-mania swept the last election, the President might actually fear a backlash from senior citizens if he vetoes the Fair Taxes for Seniors Act ...

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