Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 4, 2019Taxation
H.R. 957
Tax Cuts and Jobs Middle Class Enhancement Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 4, 2019)
Tax Cuts and Jobs Middle Class Enhancement Act
The bill makes permanent the tax reductions and other provisions for individuals that were enacted in P.L 115-97 (commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) and are scheduled to expire at the end of 2025.
The bill also
- increases the standard deduction,
- makes permanent the reduction in the adjusted gross income threshold that must be exceeded before a taxpayer is allowed to claim an itemized deduction for medical expenses, and
- increases the refundable portion of the child tax credit.
What just happenedFeb 4, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Mitchell, Paul [R-MI-10](R-MI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 4, 2019
- Feb 4, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House