H.R. 2901
IntroducedVolunteer Income Tax Assistance Permanence Act of 2017
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Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 831, H.R. 2901 is laid on the table.
4/18/2018 • House
Summary
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Permanence Act of 2017
This bill directs the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 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.
Unless otherwise provided by a specific appropriation, the IRS may not allocate more than $30 million per fiscal year (exclusive of costs of administering the program) for the program.
Introduced in House • 6/15/2017
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
June 15, 2017
Committee Review
April 11, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Floor Debate
April 17, 2018
Passed Chamber
April 17, 2018
Other Chamber
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Enacted into Law
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