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S. 3087 (106th)

Fair and Simple Shortcut Tax Plan

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Introduced

21 September 2000

Last action

21 September 2000 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8949-8952)

Sponsors

Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

20 August 2025

Taxation

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Summary

Fair and Simple Shortcut Tax Plan - Title I: Fair and Simple Shortcut Tax Plan - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit an electing individual to be subject to a 15 percent tax on wage income through a tax return free filing system. Permits individuals, as deductions under such system, only the standard deduction, the deduction for personal exemptions, and the homeowner expense deduction. Permits individuals, as credits under such system, only the child tax credit, the earned income credit, and the credit for overpayment of tax. Allows a limited Fair and Simple Shortcut Tax plan start-up credit for employers. Title II: Provisions to Simplify the Tax Code - Makes the standard deduction on a joint return twice that of a single return. Increases the alternative minimum tax exemption amount for self-employment income. Allows a limited nonrefundable credit for tax preparation expenses. Permits, for individuals not making the election under title I, a limited exclusion from income for interest and dividends.

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Timeline

  1. 21 September 2000

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8949-8952)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 September 2000

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8949)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 September 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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