HR 3143
107th Congress
House
Taxation
Agriculture and Food
Business income tax
Commerce
Costs
EBB Terrorism
Expense accounts
Hotels, motels, etc.
Income tax
New York City
Personal income tax
Recreation
Sports and Recreation
Tax deductions
Transportation and Public Works
Travel costs
Freedom to Travel Act of 2001
Introduced: October 16, 2001
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 16, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Oct 16, 2001
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Freedom to Travel Act of 2001 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the business deduction for travel, meals, entertainment, and lodging from 50 percent to 80 percent of qualifying expenses.
Provides a personal deduction for 50 percent of qualifying domestic travel expenses (limited to $1,000, $2,000 joint) for personal travel expenses and $500 ($1,000 joint) for meals).
Defines specified terms.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Committees of jurisdiction
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