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H.R. 1598 111th Congress House

AIG Key Executives Bonus Accountability and Capture (TAKE BACK) Act

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving TARP funds.

Introduced: March 18, 2009 Introduced by: Gwen Moore Democratic · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
Taxation Corporate finance and managementFinancial crises and stabilizationIncome tax ratesWages and earnings
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Mar 18, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 18, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E701-702)
Mar 18, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 18, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

AIG Key Executives Bonus Accountability and Capture (TAKE BACK) Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a 100% income tax on bonuses (over $1) paid to employees by entities who received financial assistance under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP).

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