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H.R. 5991 (110th)

Tax Relief for Transportation Workers Act of 2008

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Introduced

7 May 2008

Last action

7 May 2008 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

14 August 2025

Taxation

Summary

Tax Relief for Transportation Workers Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow: (1) individuals a refundable tax credit for the qualified expenses incurred in obtaining a transportation worker identification credential; and (2) employers a deduction equal to 40% of the aggregate qualified expenses paid or incurred in obtaining such credentials on behalf of their employees.

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Timeline

  1. 7 May 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 May 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 May 2008

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E842)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 May 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Introduced in House (text)

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