H.R.897 - Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. as introduced.
  • Short: Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009 as introduced.

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09/01/10
John Kline's Special Interest PAC ...

HR 897 is a bill that was killed in committee when the GOP controlled congress. It would have required Congress to be provided with descr...

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11/06/09
2009 Legislative Activity in Texas...

TX HR 897 This resolution recognizes March 31 to April 23, 2009, as Cesar Chavez Farmworker Appreciation Month, for his many contribution...

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08/13/09
Defense Logistical Support Contrac...

HR 897, Iraq and Afghanistan Contractor Sunshine Act This provision would require the Secretaries of Defense, State, Interior, and the Ad...

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04/02/09
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H.R. 897 allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSAs as well as creates an above-the-line tax d...

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04/01/09
Twitter Tweets about Appreciation ...

TX_Legislature: HR 897 Introduced: Recognizing March 31 to April 23, 2009, as Cesar Chavez Farmworker Appreciation Month. http://tr.im/i9...

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03/30/09
Bill Would Put LTC On Cafeteria Me...

Adam Putnam, R-Fla., introduced H.R. 897, a House LTC insurance tax bill earlier this year. The Putnam bill would let workers buy LTC ins...

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03/30/09
NPT Capitol: Chavez on Chávez « ...

Chávez filed HR 897 to pay tribute to the life of César Chávez by recognizing March 31st to April 23rd, 2009, as César Chávez Farmwo...

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03/02/09
Silobreaker: Sir Fred Goodwin coul...

Adam Putnam, R-Fla., HR 897 would allow taxpayers to pay for such insurance through cafeteria plans and flexible spending accounts, among...

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02/24/09
U.S. Congress House Committee on W...

H.R. 897: Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009 · H.R. 902: MediFair Act of 2009 · H.R. 906: Housing Disaster Area Foreclosu...

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02/02/09
H.R. 897: To amend the Internal Re...

A bill in the US Congress: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insur...

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