United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 7766 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the research tax credit and provide better access to the credit for business startups.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Increases from 20% to 40% the rate of the tax credit for increasing research activities. It also increases the rate of the alternative simplified research credit and the credit rate where there have been no research expenses for the preceding three years. The bill also increases the amount of research expenses for purposes of calculating the payroll tax credit allowed to certain small businesses.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  3. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Taxation Business expenses Income tax credits Research and development Small business
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7766 do?
Increases from 20% to 40% the rate of the tax credit for increasing research activities. It also increases the rate of the alternative simplified research credit and the credit rate where there have been no research expenses for the preceding three years. The bill also increases the amount of research expenses for purposes of calculating the payroll tax credit allowed to certain small businesses.
Who sponsors HR 7766?
HR 7766 is sponsored by Jackie Walorski (R).
What is the current status of HR 7766?
This bill died with 116th 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 7766?
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