To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the marriage penalty in the standard deduction.

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Congressional Summary of HR 672

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make the standard deduction on a joint (married) return equal to twice the deduction on a single (not married) return.

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Current Status of Bill HR 672

Bill HR 672 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 14, 2001. Bill HR 672 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the House on February 14, 2001.  Bill HR 672's most recent activity was See H.R.1836. as of August 13, 2001

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 672

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 672

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

FamiliesIncome taxMarried peoplePersonal income taxTax deductions

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 672

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the marriage penalty in the standard deduction.To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the marriage penalty in the standard deduction.
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