HR-6762 : Still Just a Bill


COVID-19 Earned Income Act

This bill sets forth a special rule for determining the amount of the earned income tax credit and the refundable portion of the child tax credit. Specifically, the bill allows a taxpayer to use the earned income of the preceding taxable year in computing such credits if such income is greater than the income for the current taxable year (i..e., 2020).

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-05-08IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
2020-05-08IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Taxation
Related Subjects
  • Income tax credits
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
  • Tax treatment of families
  • Wages and earnings
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