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Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012
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Summary of Bill S 3521
Bill 112 s 3521, also known as the Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of providing tax relief to both families and businesses. The bill sought to extend certain tax provisions that were set to expire at the end of 2012, in order to provide certainty and stability for taxpayers.
Some of the key provisions of the bill included extending the Bush-era tax cuts for all income levels, as well as extending the alternative minimum tax (AMT) patch to prevent millions of middle-class taxpayers from being hit with higher taxes. The bill also included provisions to extend tax credits for families, such as the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit.
Additionally, the bill included provisions to extend certain business tax incentives, such as the research and development tax credit and the bonus depreciation allowance. These incentives were aimed at encouraging businesses to invest in research and development, as well as to stimulate economic growth. Overall, the Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012 was designed to provide tax relief to both families and businesses, while also promoting economic growth and stability. The bill ultimately passed in Congress and was signed into law by the President, providing taxpayers with the certainty they needed to plan for their financial futures.
Some of the key provisions of the bill included extending the Bush-era tax cuts for all income levels, as well as extending the alternative minimum tax (AMT) patch to prevent millions of middle-class taxpayers from being hit with higher taxes. The bill also included provisions to extend tax credits for families, such as the child tax credit and the earned income tax credit.
Additionally, the bill included provisions to extend certain business tax incentives, such as the research and development tax credit and the bonus depreciation allowance. These incentives were aimed at encouraging businesses to invest in research and development, as well as to stimulate economic growth. Overall, the Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012 was designed to provide tax relief to both families and businesses, while also promoting economic growth and stability. The bill ultimately passed in Congress and was signed into law by the President, providing taxpayers with the certainty they needed to plan for their financial futures.
Current Status of Bill S 3521
Bill S 3521 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 28, 2012. Bill S 3521 was introduced during Congress 112 and was introduced to the Senate on August 28, 2012. Bill S 3521's most recent activity was Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S6405) as of September 19, 2012
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3521
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3521
Primary Policy Focus
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3521
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