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District of Columbia Federal Tax Equity Act

Introduced: January 31, 1995 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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Feb 3, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on District of Columbia.
Jan 31, 1995
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 31, 1995
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

District of Columbia Federal Tax Equity Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt residents of the District of Columbia from Federal income tax.

Exempts District residents from wage withholding requirements and limits the application of estate and gift taxes on such residents.

Allows a general business credit for businesses operating in the District of Columbia.

Directs the Mayor of the District of Columbia to report to the Congress on studies on: (1) the effects of this Act on District revenues; and (2) the extent to which the revenues of the District are affected by Federal revenues.

What's happening now February 3, 1995

Referred to the Subcommittee on District of Columbia.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 748: District of Columbia Federal Tax Equity Act. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-748/
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"H.R. 748: District of Columbia Federal Tax Equity Act." 104th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-748/.
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