HR 7742 · 96th Congress · Taxation

Small Savers and Small Investors Income Tax Amendments of 1980

Introduced 1980-07-02· Sponsored by Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24]· 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.(1980-07-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Small Savers and Small Investors Income Tax Amendments of 1980 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the aggregate income tax exclusion for interest and dividend income from $200 to $400 ($800 for joint returns). Increases the amount of such exclusion for elderly taxpayers (age 65 or older) to $3,000. Makes such tax exclusion permanent. Permits taxpayers to elect a refundable income tax credit of $600 in lieu of the tax exclusion for interest and dividend income.…

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