Middle Class Dependent Care Fairness Act of 2012
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HR 5886 — Middle Class Dependent Care Fairness Act of 2012
Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Summary
Middle Class Dependent Care Fairness Act of 2012 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the mandatory reduction in the rate of the tax credit for household and dependent care services for taxpayers whose adjusted gross incomes exceed $15,000. Makes provisions of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 that increased the amounts of employment-related expenses eligible for such credit permanent.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsors
- Steve Israel · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 5886 do?
- Middle Class Dependent Care Fairness Act of 2012 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the mandatory reduction in the rate of the tax credit for household and dependent care services for taxpayers whose adjusted gross incomes exceed $15,000. Makes provisions of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 that increased the amounts of employment-related expenses eligible for such credit permanent.
- Who sponsors HR 5886?
- HR 5886 is sponsored by Steve Israel (D).
- What is the current status of HR 5886?
- This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 5886?
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