H.R. 1646 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act
H.R. 1646 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Mar 19, 2009, sponsored by Carolyn McCarthy with 130 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 19, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 130
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable income tax credit of up to $500 for the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for an individual who is either: (1) age 55 or older; or (2) is claimed as a dependent of the taxpayer. Denies such tax credit to any taxpayer whose modified adjusted gross income exceeds $200,000.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 88 Democrats, 42 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 19, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Mar 19, 2009)
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