United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

S 920 — Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2015

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 53.

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Summary

Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces (military spouse) who moves with such member to another state under a permanent change of station order a tax credit for up to $500 of qualified relicensing costs incurred by such spouse for each change of duty station. Defines "qualified relicensing costs" as costs for a state license or certification to engage in the profession that such military spouse engaged in while residing in the former state and which are paid or incurred during the period beginning when the relocation order is issued and ending one year after the reporting date specified in such order. Requires a reduction in the amount of such credit by any tax deduction or other credit allowed for qualified relicensing costs. Makes this tax credit effective for taxable years beginning after 2014. (Sec. 3) Increases from 30% to 40% the rate of the continuous levy on payments to Medicare providers and suppliers for unpaid taxes, effective for payments made after 180 days after the enactment of this Act.

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Action History

  1. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 53.

  2. Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Hatch. With written report No. 114-30.

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Subjects

Debt collection Income tax credits Licensing and registrations Medicare Military personnel and dependents Tax administration and collection, taxpayers Taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 920 do?
Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces (military spouse) who moves with such member to another state under a permanent change of station order a tax credit for up to $500 of qualified relicensing costs incurred by such spouse for each change of duty station. Defines "qualified relicensing costs" as costs for a state license or certification to engage in the profession that such military spouse engaged in while residing in the former state and which are paid or incurred during the period beginning when the relocation order is issued and ending one year after the reporting date specified in such order. Requires a reduction in the amount of such credit by any tax deduction or other credit allowed for qualified relicensing costs. Makes this tax credit effective for taxable years beginning after 2014. (Sec. 3) Increases from 30% to 40% the rate of the continuous levy on payments to Medicare providers and suppliers for unpaid taxes, effective for payments made after 180 days after the enactment of this Act.
Who sponsors S 920?
S 920 is sponsored by Orrin Hatch (R).
What is the current status of S 920?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 920?
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