HB5421: EITC Modernization Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the earned income tax credit to all taxpayers with dependents and to qualifying students, and for other purposes.
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The EITC Modernization Act would expand the earned income tax credit, a refundable tax benefit that reduces taxes for low-to-moderate income workers. Currently, the credit requires people to have earned income from work and is limited by age and relationship rules. This bill would extend the credit to all taxpayers with dependents and to qualifying students. The bill was recently introduced in Congress and has not yet been assigned to a for review.
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HB5421: EITC Modernization Act
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Sponsors
Bonnie Coleman
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (5)
Troy Carter
Barbara Lee
Alma Adams
Jill Tokuda
Jahana Hayes