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S.1196: Permanent Marriage Penalty Relief Act of 2003
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 5, 2003
- Latest Major Action June 5, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Permanent Marriage Penalty Relief Act of 2003 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that the basic standard deduction on a joint return shall be equal to 200 percent of the dollar amount of an individual who is not married. Makes the maximum taxable income in the lowest joint bracket equal to double the maximum taxable income in the lowest single filer bracket. Increases the earned income credit phaseout amount on a joint return by...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| June 5, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) |