Amendment sought to create a new 12 percent tax rate (phased in through 2003, for the first $20,000 of taxable income); increase the earned income tax credit; create a standard deduction for married couples equal to twice the standard available to single individuals; and provide marriage penalty relief in the earned income credit and the rate reductions.

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Amendment Number
8
Description
Amendment sought to create a new 12 percent tax rate (phased in through 2003, for the first $20,000 of taxable income); increase the earned income tax credit; create a standard deduction for married couples equal to twice the standard available to single individuals; and provide marriage penalty relief in the earned income credit and the rate reductions.
Purpose
An amendment to create a new 12 percent tax rate (phased in through 2003); increase the earned income tax credit; create a standard deduction for married couples equal to twice the standard available to single individuals and provide marriage penalty relief in the earned income credit and the rate reductions.
Congress
107
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Mar 8, 2001
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Rangel amendment (A002) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 155 - 273 (Roll no. 42).
Latest Action Time
17:05:21
Submitted Date
Mar 8, 2001
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 8 — Informed