HR 5374 · 100th Congress · Taxation

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for the expenses of adopting a child with special needs.

Introduced 1988-09-23· Sponsored by Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-35]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1988-09-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit a nonrefundable credit of 20 percent of qualified adoption expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer in connection with the legal adoption of a child with special needs. Limits the amount of the credit to $600.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Republicans