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H.R.6179: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for 1 year the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the disregard of tax refunds for purposes of Federal, and federally-assisted, programs.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced July 24, 2012
- Latest Major Action July 24, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2013: (1) the increase in the Hope Scholarship tax credit (American Opportunity Tax Credit), and (2) the disregard of tax refunds for purposes of determining eligibility for means tested federal programs.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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July 24, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) |