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H.R.3996 Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007, 110th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Dec 25, 2007 Signed by President.

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  • Committee Assignment: House Ways and Means

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  • This bill's most-recent vote occurred on December 19, 2007, with a roll call of 352 ayes, 64 nays, and 17 not voting.

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  • 75% of users support H.R.3996

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  • H.R.3996 has been viewed 14,196 times

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    • H.R.3996: Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009 - U.S. ... - November 03, 2009 by opencongress.org - Or, if you know of a news article about this bill to display here, email us the web address of this page and the web address of your suggested news article: Our editorial team will post relevant links as quickly as possible. Thanks for helping to build pub

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      As noted by opencongress.org on November 03, 2009, "Or, if you know of a news article about this bill to display here, email us the web address of this page and the web address of your suggested news article: Our editorial team will post relevant links as quickly as possible. Thanks for helping to build pub" (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3996/show)
    • Fed Tax: Emergency Economic Stabilization Act - November 30, 2008 by California CPA magazine articles - At the end of 2007, H.R. 3996 increased these exemptions for 2007 only to $66250 and $44350, respectively, and allowed personal credits against the AMT. New Law: For 2008 only, the Act increases these exemptions to $69950 and $46200, ...

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      As noted by California CPA magazine articles on November 30, 2008, "At the end of 2007, H.R. 3996 increased these exemptions for 2007 only to $66250 and $44350, respectively, and allowed personal credits against the AMT. New Law: For 2008 only, the Act increases these exemptions to $69950 and $46200, ..." (http://www.calcpa.org/Content/25370.aspx)
    • Bluestem Prairie: news about Tim Walz (MN-1): Wanker of the day ... - November 23, 2008 by Bluestem Prairie: news about Tim Walz (MN-1) - I pointed out that Walz’s votes on the Alternative Minimum Tax (HR 3996 – the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2007) and (HR 7005 -Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008) were votes for fiscal responsibility. I then pointed out other ...

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      As noted by Bluestem Prairie: news about Tim Walz (MN-1) on November 23, 2008, "I pointed out that Walz’s votes on the Alternative Minimum Tax (HR 3996 – the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2007) and (HR 7005 -Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008) were votes for fiscal responsibility. I then pointed out other ..." (http://www.bluestemprairie.com/a_bluestem_prairie/2008/11/wanker-of-the-day-gr-anderson-jr.html)

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    • Is it a tax cut, or just not a tax increase? - January 02, 2008 by Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ - By NEDRA QUICK, EA, Special to the Reminder HR 3996: Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2007 was passed by the Senate on December 6 (88 - 5) and by the House of ...

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      As noted by Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ on January 02, 2008, "By NEDRA QUICK, EA, Special to the Reminder HR 3996: Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2007 was passed by the Senate on December 6 (88 - 5) and by the House of ..." (http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19166889&BRD=1817&PAG=461&dept_id=222076&rfi=6)
    • Delayed AMT ‘Patch’ Delays IRS Filings to Mid-February - January 01, 2008 by Helicopter Association International, VA - ... to begin submitting the five AMT-related returns affected” by legislation (HR 3996) that Congress cleared December 19 and President Bush signed. ...

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      As noted by Helicopter Association International, VA on January 01, 2008, "... to begin submitting the five AMT-related returns affected” by legislation (HR 3996) that Congress cleared December 19 and President Bush signed. ..." (http://www.rotor.com/Default.aspx?tabid=510&newsid905=57349)
    • Bush Demands Action on Surveillance, Pledges Tough Line on ... - January 01, 2008 by Helicopter Association International, VA - ... 2008 omnibus spending measure (HR 2764) and a one-year “patch” (HR 3996) to the alternative minimum tax that did not carry revenue-raising offsets. ...

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      As noted by Helicopter Association International, VA on January 01, 2008, "... 2008 omnibus spending measure (HR 2764) and a one-year “patch” (HR 3996) to the alternative minimum tax that did not carry revenue-raising offsets. ..." (http://www.rotor.com/Default.aspx?tabid=510&newsid905=57351)
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