HR 12001 · 94th Congress · Taxation

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow individuals a deduction for expenses incurred in contiguous less-developed countries.

Introduced 1976-02-19· Sponsored by Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29]· 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.(1976-02-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes a tax deduction, under the Internal Revenue Code, for amounts paid in any contiguous less-developed country. Limits such deduction to $400 for any taxable year and $200 during any week. Reduces the deduction by five percent of the excess of the taxpayer's adjusted gross income over $15,000. Defines the terms used in this Act.…

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