HR 8089 · 96th Congress · Taxation

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide an additional personal exemption for the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, or a dependent, who has a disability requiring the use of a wheelchair.

Introduced 1980-09-08· Sponsored by Rep. Buchanan, John [R-AL-6]· 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.(1980-09-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide an additional $1,000 personal tax exemption for a taxpayer, his or her spouse, or a dependent who is disabled. Defines "disability" as an inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity due to a physical impairment which has lasted or will last continuously for at least 12 months and which requires a wheelchair for mobility. Disallows the additional exemption if the taxpayer or his or her spouse already receives an extra exemption due to blindness.…

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