H.R.2718 - Disaster Tax Act of 2011

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand tax relief for national disasters. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Disaster Tax Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Official: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand tax relief for national disasters. as introduced.

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8/1/2011--Introduced.Disaster Tax Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to disaster tax relief provisions, to: (1) provide for an increase in the tax deduction for losses attributable to a federally declared disaster, (2) make permanent expensing provisions for quali

Official Summary

8/1/2011--Introduced.Disaster Tax Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to disaster tax relief provisions, to:
(1) provide for an increase in the tax deduction for losses attributable to a federally declared disaster,
(2) make permanent expensing provisions for qualified disaster expenses and qualified disaster assistance property and for net operating losses attributable to federally declared disasters,
(3) waive specified requirements for the issuance of mortgage revenue bonds in disaster areas,
(4) increase the limit for charitable contributions for disaster relief for individuals and corporations, and
(5) increase the new markets tax credit for low-income community investments within a disaster area.

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The bills, S.B. 1110 and H.R. 2718, craftily amend the Social Security Act and transfer the Medicare guideline and rule setting processes, from the legislative branch to the executive branch. These bills offer cover to one ...

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04/25/12
Funding For Workers Compensation | Business Funding

The bills, S.B. 1110 and H.R. 2718, craftily amend the Social Security Act and transfer the Medicare guideline and rule setting processes, from the legislative branch to the executive branch. These bills offer cover to one ...

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04/25/12
Funding For Workers Compensation | Business Funding

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