HR 1122 · 97th Congress · Taxation

Individual Housing Account Act

Introduced 1981-01-22· Sponsored by Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19]· 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.(1981-01-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Individual Housing Account Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a income tax deduction from gross income for cash contributions to a tax-exempt savings account established for the benefit of the taxpayer (or the taxpayer and spouse if married) for the exclusive purpose of purchasing a principal residence. Limits the maximum annual deduction to $2,500, with a maximum lifetime deduction of $10,000. Excludes distributions from such account from gross income so long as they are used exclusively for the purpose of purchasing a principal residence.…

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