House
Mar 7, 1996

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals an exclusion from gross income for certain amounts of unearned income.

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Tax-Free Savings and Investment Income Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income up to $5,000 ($10,000 in the case of a joint return) of unearned income. Defines unearned income to mean income other than income from: (1) wages, salaries, tips, and other employee compensation; and (2) earned income from self-employment. Includes pension and annuity income in such definition. Makes ineligible for the exclusion: (1) certain nonresident aliens; and (2) estates and trusts.

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Mr. Fields

House (D) Louisiana – 6

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Mar 7, 1996