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- H.R.294
H.R.294: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend to civilian employees of the Department of Defense serving in combat zones the tax treatment allowed to members of the Armed Forces serving in combat zones.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced Jan. 20, 2005
- Latest Major Action Jan. 20, 2005
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exclude from gross income compensation earned by certain Department of Defense civilian employees on active service in a combat zone; (2) qualify such employees for reduced estate tax rates; and (3) exempt such employees from the toll tax on telephone service originating within a combat zone.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| Jan. 20, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Joel Hefley (R-Colo.) |