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- H.R.1279
H.R.1279: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced March 3, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 3, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow a maximum annual benefit of $3,750 ($7,500 for married couples filing a joint tax return) for a dependent care flexible spending arrangement; and (2) allow a carryover of unused dependent care benefits in tax-exempt cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements into the next plan year.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| March 3, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) |