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US S1859

US S1859
Tax Extenders Act of 2013


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Introduced
12/19/2013
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015

Introduced Session

113th Congress

Bill Summary

Tax Extenders Act of 2013

AI Summary

This bill, the Tax Extenders Act of 2013, aims to extend various expiring tax provisions for individuals and businesses, as well as certain energy-related tax incentives. Key provisions include extending tax credits for health coverage, allowing teachers to deduct certain classroom expenses, continuing the exclusion of forgiven mortgage debt from taxable income, and maintaining parity for employer-provided mass transit and parking benefits. For businesses, it extends the research credit, various depreciation rules, and incentives for specific industries like new markets and qualified zone academies. The bill also renews several energy tax credits, such as those for energy-efficient homes and appliances, alternative fuel vehicles, and renewable energy facilities. In essence, this legislation seeks to provide tax certainty by prolonging tax benefits that were set to expire, thereby supporting economic activity and individual financial relief.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 287. (on 12/20/2013)

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