S-2203 : Still Just a Bill


Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit Equity for Puerto Rico Act of 2015

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make citizens of Puerto Rico eligible for the federal earned income tax credit and allow them to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit on the same basis as U.S. taxpayers.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-10-22IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2015-10-22IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Taxation
Related Subjects
  • Income tax credits
  • Income tax exclusion
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
  • Tax treatment of families
  • Wages and earnings
Related Geographic Entities
  • Caribbean area
  • Puerto Rico
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