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H.R.3059: Taxpayer Justice Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Nov. 13, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 7, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Taxpayer Justice Act of 1997 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit a husband and wife to file a combined return with separate income tax rates. Provides for: (1) a commission to study ways to simplify the U.S. income tax laws; (2) the use of mediation and alternative dispute resolution by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS); and (3) a Taxpayer Advisory Board composed of ordinary taxpayers to advise the IRS.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Nov. 13, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |