HR 810 · 96th Congress · Taxation

Individual Housing Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2]· 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.(1979-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Individual Housing Act of 1979 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individuals an income tax deduction of up to $2,500 annually and $10,000 in a lifetime for cash contributions to an individual housing account (IHA) established to finance the purchase of a principal residence for the taxpayer. Exempts IHA's from income taxation. Excludes from gross income distributions to a taxpayer from an individual housing account used to purchase a principal residence.…

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Cosponsors (20)

6 Democrats14 Republicans