Bill116th CongressFiled May 8, 2020Taxation
H.R. 6762
COVID-19 Earned Income Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 8, 2020)
COVID-19 Earned Income Act
This bill sets forth a special rule for determining the amount of the earned income tax credit and the refundable portion of the child tax credit. Specifically, the bill allows a taxpayer to use the earned income of the preceding taxable year in computing such credits if such income is greater than the income for the current taxable year (i..e., 2020).
What just happenedMay 8, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26](D-NY)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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- Introduced in HouseMay 8, 2020
- May 8, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House
- May 8, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House