Job Creation Tax Credit Act of 2011
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S 1271 — Job Creation Tax Credit Act of 2011
Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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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
Job Creation Tax Credit Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a business-related tax credit for 15% of the wages paid to certain unemployed workers in 2011 and 10% of wages paid in 2012. Requires that such workers: (1) begin employment after the enactment of this Act and before January 13, 2013; (2) certify, under penalty of perjury, that they have not been employed for more than 40 hours during the 60-day period ending on the date they begin their employment; and (3) not be hired to replace another employee unless such employee separated from employment voluntarily or for cause.
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Read S 1271 on the official United States source →Action History
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4100-4101)
Sponsors
- Sheldon Whitehouse · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 1271 do?
- Job Creation Tax Credit Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a business-related tax credit for 15% of the wages paid to certain unemployed workers in 2011 and 10% of wages paid in 2012. Requires that such workers: (1) begin employment after the enactment of this Act and before January 13, 2013; (2) certify, under penalty of perjury, that they have not been employed for more than 40 hours during the 60-day period ending on the date they begin their employment; and (3) not be hired to replace another employee unless such employee separated from employment voluntarily or for cause.
- Who sponsors S 1271?
- S 1271 is sponsored by Sheldon Whitehouse (D).
- What is the current status of S 1271?
- 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 S 1271?
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