H.R. 25 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Fair Tax Act of 2003
H.R. 25 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jan 7, 2003, sponsored by John Linder with 54 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 54
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Fair Tax Act of 2003 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal subtitle A (Income Taxes), B (Estate and Gift Taxes), and C (Employment Taxes) of the Internal Revenue Code. Imposes a tax on the use or consumption in the United States of taxable property or services. Sets the tax rate at 23 percent for the calendar year 2005.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Linder (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 52 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2556) (May 5, 2004)
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- H.R. 2: Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003
- H.R. 1308: Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004
- H.R. 982: To clarify the tax treatment of bonds and other obligations issued by the Government of American…
- H.R. 4520: American Jobs Creation Act of 2004
- S. 150: Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act
- H.R. 5365: To treat certain arrangements maintained by the YMCA Retirement Fund as church plans for the…
- H.R. 5394: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the taxation of arrow components.
- S. 2: Jobs and Growth Tax Act of 2003
- H.R. 7: Charitable Giving Act of 2003
- H.R. 8: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2003
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