H.R.1663: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily provide the work opportunity tax credit for small businesses hiring unemployed individuals.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about taxation
  • Introduced April 15, 2011
  • Latest Major Action April 15, 2011

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Bill Summary

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain small businesses with gross receipts in the preceding taxable year not exceeding $20 million a work opportunity tax credit for hiring individuals who have been receiving state unemployment compensation for not less than 4 weeks in the 1-year period ending on the hiring date. Increases the amount of wages eligible for such credit from $6,000 to $12,000 for the hiring of individuals in a high...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
April 15, 2011

Introduced in the House by Allen West (R-Fla.)

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