HR 5956
111th Congress
House
Taxation
Aging
Income tax deductions
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the additional standard deduction for individuals age 65 and older.
Introduced: July 29, 2010
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
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Became law
Jul 29, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 29, 2010
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase from $600 to $2,200 the additional standard tax deduction for individuals age 65 and older and allow an annual inflation adjustment for such increased amount.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Committees of jurisdiction
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