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H.R.5365: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an above-the-line deduction for child care expenses, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced July 31, 2014
- Latest Major Action July 31, 2014
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers who do not otherwise itemize their tax deductions a deduction from gross income (above-the-line deduction) for their employment-related expenses incurred in caring for a child under the age of 13 or a child who is physicaly or mentaly incapable of self care (qualifying child). Limits the dollar amount of such deduction in a taxable year to $7,000 for taxpayers with one qualifying child or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 31, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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July 31, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.) |