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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 See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 29, 2010
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 July 29, 2010

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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