Bill Sponsor
House Bill 6873
115th Congress(2017-2018)
EITC Modernization Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 25, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 25, 2018
Latest Action
Sep 25, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6873
Congress
115
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
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Washington
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House Votes (0)
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

EITC Modernization Act of 2018

This bill modifies the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to: (1) make certain individuals who are college students or have an aged or disabled dependent eligible for the credit, (2) specify minimum credit amounts for the qualifying students and individuals with an aged or disabled dependent, (3) allow certain EITC recipients to elect to receive the credit payments monthly, and (4) decrease from 25 to 18 the minimum age of eligibility for individuals without dependents.

The bill also requires the Internal Revenue Service to establish a Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program to provide matching funds for the development, expansion, or continuation of tax preparation programs to assist low-income taxpayers and members of underserved populations.

Text (1)
September 25, 2018
Actions (2)
09/25/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
09/25/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:30 PM