HR 4109
108th Congress
House
Taxation
Annuities
Capital gains tax
Dividends
Finance and Financial Sector
Income
Income tax
Interest
Labor and Employment
Losses
Old age, survivors and disability insurance
Pension funds
Social Welfare
Tax returns
Tax-deferred compensation plans
Taxpayers
Simple Tax for Seniors Act of 2004
Introduced: April 1, 2004
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
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To President
Became law
Jun 3, 2004
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 2, 2004
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 2, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 2, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 222). (text: CR H3649)
Jun 2, 2004
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 222).(text: CR H3649)
Jun 2, 2004
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3683-3684)
Jun 2, 2004
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 2, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4109.
Jun 2, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3648-3654)
Jun 2, 2004
Mr. Foley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 1, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 1, 2004
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2004 | House · vote #222 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 418–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Simple Tax for Seniors Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make available a new Federal income tax Form 1040SR (similar to Form 1040EZ) to individuals who have turned 65 as of the close of the taxable year. Allows the form to be used even if income includes: (1) Social Security benefits; (2) distributions from qualified retirement plans, annuities, or other such deferred payment arrangements; (3) interest and dividends; or (4) capital gains and losses.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1