S.1277 - Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2011

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the incentives for the production of biodiesel. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Official: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the incentives for the production of biodiesel. as introduced.

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Maria Cantwell

D-WA

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6/23/2011--Introduced.Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise the income and excise tax credits for biodiesel used as fuel to: (1) allow a $1.00 tax credit for each gallon of biodiesel produced; (2) provide for an increased inco

Official Summary

6/23/2011--Introduced.Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise the income and excise tax credits for biodiesel used as fuel to:
(1) allow a $1.00 tax credit for each gallon of biodiesel produced;
(2) provide for an increased income tax credit for small biodiesel producers;
(3) revise the definitions of "biodiesel" and "small biodiesel producer";
(4) treat renewable diesel in the same manner as biodiesel for income tax purposes; and
(5) treat biodiesel as a taxable fuel for excise tax purposes. Extends the biodiesel income and excise tax credits through December 31, 2014.

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02/15/12
Northwest producers unite, tell Congress to reinstate tax credit

Last week as the National Biodiesel Conference took place in Orlando, a group of biodiesel producers and stakeholders in the Northwest U.S. came together in a joint statement to support the reinstatement of the $1 per gallon federal biodiesel ...

Source: Biodiesel Magazine
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12/15/11
Historic drop in executions as U.S. death sentences reach 35-year low

With Virginia and Oklahoma, Texas accounts for more than half America’s 1,277 executions since 1977. It has executed 477 prisoners since the death penalty resumed - easily more than any other state. Paul Rhoades, 54, was the last man to be executed in ..

Source: Daily Mail
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12/15/11
Group: U.S. death sentences at 35-year low

Texas' 477 executions since 1977 are the most, by far. Texas, Virginia and Oklahoma account for more than half the nation's 1,277 executions since Gary Gilmore faced a firing squad in Utah on Jan. 17, 1977, the first execution after the resumption.

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02/19/12
Lobbying in DC « Triangle Biofuels Blog

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in both chambers of Congress (Senate bill S.1277 and House bill H.R.2238) to extend the biodiesel tax incentive for three years. If you think like we do, then please contact your ...

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02/19/12
Lobbying in DC « Triangle Biofuels Blog

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in both chambers of Congress (Senate bill S.1277 and House bill H.R.2238) to extend the biodiesel tax incentive for three years. If you think like we do, then please contact your ...

Source: zhamm
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02/19/12
Lobbying in DC « Triangle Biofuels Blog

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in both chambers of Congress (Senate bill S.1277 and House bill H.R.2238) to extend the biodiesel tax incentive for three years. If you think like we do, then please contact your ...

Source: zhamm
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