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H.R.1677

H.R.1677: Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
This bill is primarily about taxation
Introduced March 26, 2007
Latest Major Action April 18, 2007

Bill Sponsor

Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

Bill Cosponsor

John Lewis (D-Ga.)

Bill Summary

Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007 - Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions relating to tax administration and taxpayer protections. (Sec. 2) Allows married couples who file a joint tax return to elect to conduct their business activities as a qualified joint venture without being treated as a partnership. Defines "qualified joint venture" as a trade or business entity in which the only members are a husband and wife who materially participate...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 110-84.
	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
	Mr. Lewis (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
	Considered under suspension of the rules.
	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1677.
	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
	Considered as unfinished business.
	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 7 (Roll no. 214).
	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 26, 2007	Introduced in the House by Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

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