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bill_id congress bill_type bill_number title policy_area introduced_date ▲ latest_action_date latest_action_text origin_chamber sponsor_name sponsor_state sponsor_party sponsor_bioguide_id cosponsor_count summary_text update_date url
118-sres-65 118 sres 65 A resolution opposing a national sales tax on working families and supporting a tax cut to benefit the middle class. Taxation 2023-02-15 2023-02-15 Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S428-429) Senate Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] NV D R000608 14   2025-12-05T09:07:53Z  
116-sres-26 116 sres 26 A resolution designating January 25, 2019, as "Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day". Taxation 2019-01-24 2019-01-24 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S590) Senate Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] WI D B001230 14 This resolution designates January 25, 2019, as Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day. The resolution also calls on federal, state, and local agencies; community organizations; nonprofit organizations; employers; and other partners to help increase awareness about the earned income tax credit, other refundable tax credits, and free tax filing assistance to ensure that all eligible workers have access to the full benefits of the credits. 2022-11-01T14:47:41Z  
115-sres-433 115 sres 433 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017 would harm the economy of the United States and place an undue burden on small businesses and multiple States across the United States. Taxation 2018-03-13 2018-03-13 Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1688) Senate Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] MT D T000464 4 Declares that the enactment of the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2017 (S. 976) would harm the U.S. economy, place burdensome and bureaucratic policies on small businesses and entrepreneurs, and provide no economic benefit to states that do not have sales taxes or to small businesses in those states. 2023-01-11T13:39:55Z  
115-sres-28 115 sres 28 A resolution designating January 27, 2017, as "Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day". Taxation 2017-01-30 2017-01-30 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] WI D B001230 7 Designates January 27, 2017, as Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day. Calls on federal, state, and local agencies; community organizations; nonprofit organizations; employers; and other partners to help increase awareness about the earned income tax credit and other refundable tax credits to ensure that all eligible workers have access to the full benefits of the credits. 2023-01-11T13:35:15Z  
114-sres-472 114 sres 472 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the economy of the United States. Taxation 2016-05-24 2016-05-24 Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3102-3103) Senate Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO] MO R B000575 25 Expresses the sense of the Senate that a carbon tax would be detrimental to U.S. families and businesses and is not in the best interest of the United States. 2023-01-11T13:32:51Z  
114-sres-252 114 sres 252 An original resolution expressing the sense of the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate relating to easing the burden of Federal tax compliance on small businesses. Taxation 2015-09-15 2016-12-20 By Senator Vitter from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 12/10/2016. Report No. 114-424. Senate Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] LA R V000127 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) This bill amends provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relating to the taxation of small business entities. TITLE I--SMALL BUSINESS TAX REFORM (Sec. 101) Under current law a corporation or partnership may use the cash method of accounting and is exempt from the requirement to use inventories if such entity has gross receipts not exceeding $5 million. This bill increases that limitation to $25 million. This increased amount is adjusted annually for inflation in taxable years beginning in a calendar year after 2015. (Sec. 102) The Department of the Treasury must modify Treasury Regulations relating to the expensing of depreciable property to increase the safe harbor limit for expensing from $500 to $2,500  for taxpayers without applicable financial statements. (Sec. 103) This section eliminates restrictions on the depreciation of computers or peripheral equipment. (Sec. 104) This section allows, after 2015, a permanent deduction of the health insurance costs of self-employed individuals in computing self-employment taxes. (Sec. 105) This section eliminates: (1) the termination of partnerships after a sale or exchange of certain partnership interests, and (2) the termination of S corporation status due to excessive passive investment income. TITLE II--PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (Sec. 201) This section requires an adjustment for inflation in taxable years beginning in a calendar year after 2015 to amounts of specified tax exclusions and deductions. (Sec. 202) The Internal Revenue Service must submit to the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committees on Finance and Small Business and Entrepreneurship by June 30, 2016, a report on specific ways to improve customer service to small businesses, including objectively measurable goals for how to reduce response times. (Sec. 203) This section changes tax return due dates for partnerships (f… 2022-02-02T06:06:17Z  
114-sres-112 114 sres 112 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Internal Revenue Service should provide printed copies of Internal Revenue Service Publication 17 to taxpayers in the United States free of charge. Taxation 2015-03-25 2015-03-25 Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1894) Senate Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] FL R R000595 2 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) should provide U.S. taxpayers with free printed copies of IRS Publication 17, which is entitled "Your Federal Income Tax" and provides individuals with general instructions for filing tax returns. 2023-01-11T13:27:46Z  
113-sres-159 113 sres 159 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the targeting of Tea Party groups by the Internal Revenue Service and calling for an investigation. Taxation 2013-06-04 2013-06-04 Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3960) Senate Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] KY R P000603 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) engaged in discriminatory behavior, (2) Congress should use existing authority to investigate potential criminal wrongdoing by individuals who authorized or were involved in targeting people based on their political views and to determine if other entities were involved in or were aware of the discrimination and did not take action to stop the actions of the IRS, and (3) President Obama should terminate the employment of individuals responsible for targeting and willfully discriminating against Tea Party groups and other conservative groups. Condemns the actions of all individuals and entities involved in the infringement of the First Amendment rights of members of the Tea Party and other affected groups. 2023-01-11T13:24:36Z  
112-sres-309 112 sres 309 A resolution supporting the preservation of Internet entrepreneurs and small businesses. Taxation 2011-11-02 2011-11-02 Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7082) Senate Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] OR D W000779 5 Urges Congress not to enact any legislation that would grant state governments the authority to impose any new burdensome or unfair tax collecting requirements on small Internet businesses and entrepreneurs. 2022-01-12T14:47:48Z  
112-sres-145 112 sres 145 A resolution designating April 15, 2011, as "National TEA Party Day". Taxation 2011-04-14 2011-04-14 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2539) Senate Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] LA R V000127 1 Designates April 15, 2011, as National TEA Party Day. 2019-02-20T22:47:21Z  
112-sres-88 112 sres 88 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that businesses of the United States should retain the option to organize as those businesses choose, including as flow-through entities, and not be forced to reorganize as C corporations. Taxation 2011-03-03 2011-03-03 Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1237) Senate Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] ME R S000663 3 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the federal government should preserve the organizational options available for businesses to operate as they choose, including as flow-through entities; (2) raising taxes on businesses that create jobs will be detrimental to the U.S. economic recovery; (3) generating increased tax revenue on the backs of U.S. small businesses will impede job creation; and (4) any legislative approach to comprehensive fundamental tax reform should include a debate on the individual rates at which most businesses in the United States should be taxed, rather than narrowly focusing on corporate tax rates or forcing small business owners into corporate status for tax purposes. 2019-02-20T22:46:48Z  
112-sres-25 112 sres 25 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that comprehensive tax reform legislation should include incentives for companies to repatriate foreign earnings for the purpose of creating new jobs. Taxation 2011-01-25 2011-01-25 Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S246) Senate Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] CA D B000711 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that innovative proposals to create new American jobs, such as repatriation, should be considered in the 112th Congress as part of comprehensive tax reform. 2023-01-11T13:20:42Z  
111-sres-98 111 sres 98 A resolution designating each of April 15, 2009, and April 15, 2010, as "National TEA Party Day". Taxation 2009-04-02 2009-04-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4386) Senate Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] LA R V000127 0 Designates April 15, 2009, and April 15, 2010, as National TEA (taxed enough already) Party Day. 2023-01-11T13:19:20Z  
109-sres-294 109 sres 294 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the retention of the Federal tax deduction for State and local taxes paid. Taxation 2005-11-02 2005-11-02 Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12251-12252) Senate Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] NY D S000148 16 Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should not repeal or substantially alter the federal tax deduction for state and local taxes. 2023-01-13T04:49:31Z  
108-sres-257 108 sres 257 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should give priority to passing legislation to provide tax relief for United States military personnel and should offset the cost of such tax relief with legislation preventing individuals from avoiding taxes by renouncing United States citizenship. Taxation 2003-11-03 2003-11-03 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13833-13834; text as passed Senate: CR S13834; text of measure as introduced: CR S13804) Senate Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] LA D L000550 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) Congress should give priority to passing legislation to provide tax relief for U.S. military personnel, including those serving in the National Guard and Reserves, and the employers of active duty members of the National Guard and Reserves; and (2) the cost of such tax relief should be offset by legislation which prevents individuals from avoiding taxes by renouncing United States citizenship. 2021-09-29T22:07:53Z  
108-sres-200 108 sres 200 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should adopt a conference agreement on the child tax credit and on tax relief for military personnel. Taxation 2003-07-25 2003-07-25 Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9976) Senate Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD] SD D J000177 19 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the committee of conference between the Senate and House of Representatives on H.R. 1308 should agree to a conference report before the August recess; (2) any conference report on H.R. 1308 should contain the provisions in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1308 concerning the refundability of the child tax credit; (3) any conference report on H.R. 1308 should contain the provisions in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1308 concerning the availability of the child tax credit for military families; (4) any conference report on H.R. 1308 should contain the provisions in the Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act of 2003; and (5) any conference report on H.R. 1308 should contain provisions to fully offset its cost. 2023-01-15T06:32:52Z  
106-sres-71 106 sres 71 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate rejecting a tax increase on investment income of certain associations. Taxation 1999-03-22 1999-03-22 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] MI R A000355 10 Declares that it is the sense of the Senate that Congress should reject the President's proposed tax increase on the investment income of non-profit trade associations and professional societies like business leagues, chambers of commerce, real-estate boards, boards of trade, and certain professional football leagues. 2025-04-07T13:43:37Z  
106-sres-69 106 sres 69 A resolution to prohibit the consideration of retroactive tax increases in the Senate. Taxation 1999-03-18 1999-03-18 Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA] GA R C000813 7 Provides that it shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, amendment, motion, or conference report that includes a retroactive Federal income tax rate increase. Waives such point of order only by the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members. Requires the same majority to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on such point of order. Makes this resolution effective January 1, 1999. 2025-04-07T13:42:35Z  
106-sres-24 106 sres 24 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the income tax should be eliminated and replaced with a national sales tax. Taxation 1999-01-19 1999-01-19 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] IN R L000504 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the income tax system should be replaced with a broad-based single-rate national sales tax on goods and services. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
105-sres-180 105 sres 180 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the tax exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance programs should be made permanent. Taxation 1998-02-25 1998-02-25 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] CA D B000711 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the tax exclusion of amounts furnished pursuant to employer-provided educational assistance programs should be made permanent. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
105-sres-104 105 sres 104 A resolution to state the sense of the Senate regarding the tax status of payments made as a result of the recent tobacco liability settlement. Taxation 1997-06-27 1997-06-27 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 2 Expresses the sense of the Senate that any legislation implementing the tobacco liability settlement shall prohibit parties from claiming Federal tax deductions for certain payments. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
105-sres-73 105 sres 73 A resolution to declare the need for tax relief for the American people and condemn the abuses of power and authority committed by the Internal Revenue Service. Taxation 1997-04-15 1997-04-15 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] MS R L000447 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) in 1997, the Congress should provide tax relief for the American people, particularly for families with children, cut the capital gains tax, reduce the estate tax burden, and move toward a more fair and simple tax system; (2) the President should, by August 1, 1997, propose a plan to resolve the problems of the Internal Revenue Service; and (3) in 1997, the Congress should enact legislation imposing criminal penalties for unauthorized snooping in taxpayer files by Internal Revenue Service employees. 2025-04-07T15:24:11Z  
105-sres-16 105 sres 16 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the income tax should be eliminated and replaced with a national sales tax. Taxation 1997-01-21 1997-01-21 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] IN R L000504 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the income tax system should be replaced with a broad-based single-rate national sales tax on goods and services. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
104-sres-159 104 sres 159 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the role of tobacco in leading to addiction, disease, and premature death among children and teenagers, and the role of increased excise taxes in reducing tobacco use by children and teenagers. Taxation 1995-08-07 1995-08-07 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] NJ D B001225 11 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) tobacco use among children and teenagers has been shown to lead to addiction, disease, and premature death; (2) increased Federal excise taxes on tobacco products will serve to reduce such use; and (3) revenues from such tax increases should be used in part to help finance Federal health programs. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
104-sres-117 104 sres 117 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the current Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home located in the United States should not be further restricted. Taxation 1995-05-09 1995-05-09 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 15 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the current Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home located in the United States should not be further restricted. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
104-sres-98 104 sres 98 A resolution relating to tax avoidance by certain American citizens. Taxation 1995-03-31 1995-03-31 Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Congress should act as quickly as possible to amend the Internal Revenue Code to end the tax avoidance by U.S. citizens who relinquish their citizenship. 2025-04-07T15:23:16Z  
103-sres-64 103 sres 64 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that increasing the effective rate of taxation by lowering the estate tax exemption would devastate homeowners, farmers, and small business owners, further hindering the creation of jobs and economic growth. Taxation 1993-02-04 1993-02-04 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] IN R L000504 40 Declares that the Congress opposes any attempt to lower the estate tax exemption or raise the effective rate of taxes on estates, or impose additional taxes on estates such as a capital gains tax at death, because such measures contradict the fundamental goal of the United States Government of encuraging long-term private saving through which productive investment that promotes economic growth can be realized. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
102-sres-339 102 sres 339 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the Congress should act to retroactively repeal the 10 percent "luxury" excise tax on recreational boats. Taxation 1992-09-10 1992-09-10 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 7 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Federal excise tax on boats should be repealed this year; (2) consideration of such repeal should not be contingent on the passage of any other tax legislation this year; and (3) the repeal should be effective as of January 1, 1992. 2021-06-02T15:14:55Z  
102-sres-316 102 sres 316 A resolution in support of foreign controlled corporations (FCC's) paying their fair share of Federal income taxes. Taxation 1992-06-18 1992-06-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 2 Urges the Secretary of the Treasury to support its Internal Revenue Service field agents and to vigorously take enforcement action against foreign companies who continue to defraud the U.S. Government and the American people by evading taxes. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
102-sres-260 102 sres 260 A resolution opposing the taxation of cash buildup in life insurance annuities. Taxation 1992-02-21 1992-02-21 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] WI R K000019 7 Declares that the Congress shall oppose any attempt to increase taxes on life insurance annuities. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
102-sres-183 102 sres 183 A resolution relating to Repeal of the 10 percent excise tax on automobiles, aircraft, jewelry, and furs. Taxation 1991-09-18 1991-09-18 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] WI R K000019 0 Urges the Congress to immediately repeal the luxury excise tax on automobiles, aircraft, jewelry, and furs. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
102-sres-181 102 sres 181 A resolution relating to Repeal of the 10 percent excise tax on boats. Taxation 1991-09-17 1991-09-17 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] WI R K000019 2 Declares that the Congress should immediately adopt legislation to repeal the luxury excise tax on boats. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
102-sres-166 102 sres 166 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, in light of current economic conditions, the Federal excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel should not be increased. Taxation 1991-08-01 1991-08-01 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN] IN R C000542 15 Expresses the sense of the Senate that in light of the current economic conditions the Federal excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel shall not be increased. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
102-sres-123 102 sres 123 A resolution relating to State taxes for mail-order companies mailing across State borders. Taxation 1991-05-09 1991-05-09 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] WI R K000019 7 Declares that any proposed legislation which would require mail-order companies to collect out-of-state sales taxes should be rejected. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
101-sres-92 101 sres 92 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Section 89 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Taxation 1989-04-05 1989-04-05 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID] ID R S001138 27 Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) against the new nondiscrimination requirements for coverage and benefits under certain statutory employee benefit plans (Internal Revenue Code section 89); and (2) requesting the House of Representatives immediately to adopt and send to the Senate for consideration a bill to repeal or modify substantially such section. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
101-sres-80 101 sres 80 A resolution relating to legislation which would require interstate mail-order companies to impose State taxes on items mailed across State borders. Taxation 1989-03-15 1989-03-15 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] WI R K000019 7 Calls for the rejection of any proposed legislation that would require mail-order companies to collect out-of-State sales taxes. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
101-sres-63 101 sres 63 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel shall not be increased to reduce the Federal deficit. Taxation 1989-02-22 1989-02-22 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID] ID R S001138 17 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Federal excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel should not be increased as a means of reducing the Federal deficit. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
100-sres-463 100 sres 463 A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Federal laws regarding the taxation of State and local government bonds should not be changed in order to increase revenue. Taxation 1988-08-11 1988-08-11 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 4 Expresses the sense of the Senate that Federal law governing the taxation of State and local government bonds should not be changed in order to increase Federal revenues. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
100-sres-444 100 sres 444 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate on the Internal Revenue Service tax offset program. Taxation 1988-06-21 1988-06-21 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN] IN R Q000007 7 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Internal Revenue Service tax offset program should be: (1) reauthorized as soon as possible; and (2) permanently authorized. 2025-01-03T20:55:44Z  
100-sres-418 100 sres 418 A resolution to expedite consideration of the diesel fuel tax. Taxation 1988-04-21 1988-04-21 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Karnes, David K. [R-NE] NE R K000011 16 Expresses the sense of the Senate that consideration of legislation to repeal statutes requiring the collection of the diesel fuel tax from off-road farm users should be expedited and consequent refunds returned to affected purchasers as quickly as possible. 2025-01-03T20:55:44Z  
100-sres-404 100 sres 404 Homeownership Equity Resolution Taxation 1988-03-31 1988-03-31 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV] NV R H000439 1 Homeownership Equity Resolution - Expresses the sense of the Senate recognizing the importance: (1) of tax incentives (such as the tax deductibility of mortgage interest) to homeownership; and (2) of not placing additional restrictions or caps on homeownership tax benefits. 2025-08-28T20:09:10Z  
100-sres-104 100 sres 104 A resolution calling on the Internal Revenue Service to revise Form W-4. Taxation 1987-02-17 1987-02-17 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN] IN R Q000007 14 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Internal Revenue Service should revise the income tax withholding form (W-4). 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
100-sres-92 100 sres 92 A resolution rejecting the Administration's recommendation to eliminate the excise tax exemption for alcohol fuels. Taxation 1987-01-29 1987-01-29 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] IA R G000386 7 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President's recommendation in the 1988 Federal Budget proposal to repeal the partial excise tax exemption for alcohol fuels should be rejected by the Congress. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
100-sres-46 100 sres 46 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding tax rates. Taxation 1987-01-06 1987-01-06 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 29 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the income tax rates provided in the Tax Reform Act of 1986 should not be raised or delayed. 2025-01-14T18:59:41Z  
99-sres-419 99 sres 419 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the Federal tax exemption of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans. Taxation 1986-06-04 1986-06-04 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] WA R G000333 40 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the 50-year-old tax exemption of the 84 nonprofit, community-based Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans be retained without modification. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sres-409 99 sres 409 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the tax reform legislation, when that bill is signed into law, remain unchanged for a minimum of five years, for the purpose of promoting economic growth and opportunity. Taxation 1986-05-19 1986-05-19 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Mattingly, Mack [R-GA] GA R M000257 9 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the tax reform legislation, when that bill is signed into law, remain unchanged for a minimum of five years, so as to provide stability for the American taxpayer and the private sector. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sres-407 99 sres 407 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate in support of a tax differential for long-term capital gains. Taxation 1986-05-14 1986-05-14 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 1 Expresses the sense of the Senate that appropriate tax treatment for long-term capital gains investments should be incorporated into tax reform legislation, and that this can be accomplished by one or both of the following measures: (1) a meaningful differential for long-term capital gains; or (2) a proper indexation of invested assets to account for inflation. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sres-400 99 sres 400 A resolution to retain current tax treatment of Individual Retirement Account. Taxation 1986-05-08 1986-05-16 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 6 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the current tax treatment of individual retirement accounts should be retained and that such retention is consistent with the goals of tax reform. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sres-401 99 sres 401 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding full deductibility of contributions to Individual Retirement Accounts. Taxation 1986-05-08 1986-05-16 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL] FL R H000374 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that contributions to individual retirement accounts should retain their full tax deductibility. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sres-395 99 sres 395 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the deduction for State and local taxes be retained. Taxation 1986-05-06 1986-05-06 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL] FL D C000356 10 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the deduction for State and local taxes be retained in any Federal tax reform legislation. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sres-371 99 sres 371 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate to protect the public and private financing of infrastructure by retaining the current treatment of such financing through tax-exempt bonds, depreciation of recovery property, and regular tax credit for investment in depreciable property. Taxation 1986-03-26 1986-04-02 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 13 Expresses the sense of the Senate, and instructs its committees and conferees, that the Senate: (1) will not approve any provisions relating to tax-exempt bonds in H.R. 3838 or similar legislation that will adversely affect the ability of States and their political subdivisions to finance infrastructure needs; (2) will retain incentives in the capital formation provisions of any tax reform legislation to encourage private investment in public infrastructure; and (3) will not approve any tax reform provisions that would adversely affect the tax-exempt status of bonds or other obligations of the States or their political subdivisions which comply with current law and which are issued prior to either January 1, 1987, or any later date provided in enacted law. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sres-366 99 sres 366 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the deduction for State and local taxes be repealed. Taxation 1986-03-13 1986-03-17 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH] NH R H000951 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the income tax deduction for State and local taxes should be repealed. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sres-364 99 sres 364 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate relating to taxation of the small businesses of the Nation. Taxation 1986-03-11 1986-03-13 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] AR D B001057 1 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) any tax reform legislation should reduce income taxes on small businesses; (2) any reduction in corporate tax rates should apply to each income tax bracket; (3) the phaseout of graduated corporate tax rates should not occur at an income level below that established by current law; and (4) the maximum corporate tax rate should not apply to a level of income below that established by current law. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sres-339 99 sres 339 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate with respect to proposals currently before the Congress to tax certain employer-paid benefits and other life-support benefits. Taxation 1986-02-06 1986-02-12 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Departments of Treasury and Health and Human Services. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 36 Expresses the sense of the Senate that employee benefits should not be taxed. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sres-303 99 sres 303 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate with respect to proposals currently before the Congress to tax certain employer-paid benefits and other life-support benefits. Taxation 1986-01-29 1986-02-05 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Departments of the Treasury and Health and Human Services. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 44 Expresses the sense of the Senate that employee benefits should not be taxed. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sres-304 99 sres 304 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the present 3-year basis recovery rule on taxation of retirement annuities be maintained. Taxation 1986-01-29 1986-02-05 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Department of the Treasury. Senate Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA] VA R T000367 15 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the present three-year basis recovery rule on the taxation of retirement annuities for public employees should be maintained and provisions requiring the repeal of such treatment contained in certain tax reform legislation (H.R. 3838) should be deleted. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sres-281 99 sres 281 A resolution relating to a prospective effective date for tax reform. Taxation 1985-12-19 1985-12-19 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 55 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the effective date of any fundamental tax reform legislation should generally be January 1, 1987, while recognizing that appropriate transition rules may be necessary to avoid unintended adverse effects and recognizing further that retroactive effective dates may be necessary to extend certain provisions which expire before January 1, 1987. 2021-06-30T19:52:40Z  
99-sres-242 99 sres 242 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that Congress should not change the Federal income tax treatment of State and local debt obligations. Taxation 1985-10-22 1985-10-24 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Mattingly, Mack [R-GA] GA R M000257 2 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Congress should not adopt additional statutory changes which will further curtail the issuance by units of State and local governments of obligations which are tax-exempt under Federal income tax law. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sres-233 99 sres 233 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate on the need to reject any tax reform proposal which would remove the tax-exempt status of private purpose State and local bond obligations. Taxation 1985-09-24 1985-09-24 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 2 Expresses the sense of the Senate that any tax reform legislation adopted by the Congress should not remove the tax-exempt status for private purpose State and local bond obligations. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sres-209 99 sres 209 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in opposition to the repeal of the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit. Taxation 1985-08-01 1985-08-13 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 3 Expresses the sense of the Senate that any tax reform legislation should not contain any provision to eliminate or in any way lessen the efficacy of the historic rehabilitation tax credit. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sres-199 99 sres 199 A resolution to urge the Senate of the United States to reject any tax reform proposal which would impose a tax on the annual increase in the value of permanent life insurance. Taxation 1985-07-15 1985-07-24 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 25 Expresses the sense of the Senate that any tax reform legislation adopted by the Senate should not impose a tax on the annual increase in the value of permanent life insurance. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sres-173 99 sres 173 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that any tax reform measure enacted by Congress should restore the value of the personal exemption by increasing it to a minimum of $2,000 and indexing it to prevent further erosion of its value. Taxation 1985-05-22 1985-05-22 Referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] WI R K000019 7 Expresses the sense of the Senate that any tax reform measure enacted by the Congress should restore the value of the personal exemption by increasing it to a minimum of $2,000, and the indexing of the personal exemption should be retained in order to prevent further erosion of its value to the American taxpayer. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sres-165 99 sres 165 A resolution to urge the President of the United States and the Secretary of the Treasury to reject any tax reform proposal which would impose a tax on the annual increase in the value of permanent life insurance. Taxation 1985-05-15 1985-05-20 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 4 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President and the Secretary of the Treasury should exclude from any tax reform plan any proposal to impose a tax on the annual increase in the value of permanent life insurance. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sres-101 99 sres 101 A resolution to preserve the tax deduction for charitable contributions. Taxation 1985-03-18 1985-03-22 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA] CA R W000607 6 (Senate agreed to amend Measure as passed Senate) States that the deduction for charitable contributions should remain as currently provided for in the Federal tax code. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sres-82 99 sres 82 A resolution to preserve the deduction for State and local taxes. Taxation 1985-02-28 1985-03-04 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 22 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Federal tax deduction for State and local taxes should not be repealed. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sres-53 99 sres 53 A resolution concerning the Internal Revenue Code. Taxation 1985-01-29 1985-01-31 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 10 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) changes in the Internal Revenue Code shall have a general effective date no earlier than their date of enactment; (2) transactions and investments undertaken prior to the enactment of comprehensive tax reform by the Congress shall continue to be treated under the existing Federal income tax law; and (3) appropriate transition rules shall be incorporated in all tax legislation to assure that transactions planned and entered into in reliance upon existing law shall not be subject to new and adverse provisions. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
99-sres-42 99 sres 42 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of the Treasury delay implementation of the requirement that taxpayers keep contemporaneous records of their use of certain property. Taxation 1985-01-22 1985-01-25 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] MT D M000635 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of the Treasury should delay implementation of the requirement added by the Tax Reform Act of 1984 that taxpayers keep logs and other contemporaneous records regarding business travel expenses, including automobile expenses, business entertainment expenses, gift expenses, and the use of certain property until the Congress has the opportunity to review such requirement. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
98-sres-385 98 sres 385 A resolution urging continuation of tax deductibility of residential mortgage interest payments. Taxation 1984-05-02 1984-06-19 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] TX D B000401 8 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the tax deductibility of residential mortgage interest payments should be continued. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z  
98-sres-205 98 sres 205 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate in support of the principles of a flat rate individual income tax. Taxation 1983-08-04 1983-08-20 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 3 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Internal Revenue Code should be amended to establish a flat-rate individual income tax based on the following principles: (1) the tax system should be simple, understandable, and evenhanded; (2) no income should be taxed more than once; (3) all income should be subject to the same rate, which should be as low as possible; (4) the tax base should be as broad as possible, with very few credits, deductions, or exclusions; (5) personal tax exemptions should be large enough to exempt the poorest households from tax liability; and (6) the amount of overall tax revenue should be no greater than under the current tax system. 2021-06-29T21:28:18Z  
98-sres-126 98 sres 126 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the changes in the Federal estate tax laws made by the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 should not be modified. Taxation 1983-04-28 1983-06-27 Subcommittee on Estate and Gift Taxation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-387. Senate Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] WY R W000092 36 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the changes in the Federal estate tax laws which were made by the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 are vital to the continuation of the family farm and small business, and that such changes should not be repealed or amended and should be allowed to run their course. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
98-sres-70 98 sres 70 A resolution to encourage the delay of the implementation of withholding of interest. Taxation 1983-02-23 1983-02-28 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] MT D M000635 2 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the effective date for the implementation of withholding of taxes on interest and dividends should be delayed until October 1, 1983. 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z  
97-sres-339 97 sres 339 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the effective date of any 1982 tax increases or tax benefit decreases. Taxation 1982-03-15 1982-03-16 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] MI D R000249 3 Expresses the sense of the Senate that any tax increases or tax benefit decreases enacted during 1982 shall not have retroactive application. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z  
97-sres-284 97 sres 284 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the consideration of an alternative minimum tax on corporations. Taxation 1982-01-26 1982-01-28 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] IA R G000386 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of the Treasury should explore the possibility of imposing on corporations a minimum alternative tax on tax preferences. 2025-01-03T20:55:44Z  
97-sres-238 97 sres 238 A resolution to retain the deductibility from personal taxes of interest paid on residential mortgages. Taxation 1981-11-03 1981-12-07 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 83-0. Record Vote No: 458. Senate Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] TX D B000401 37 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the present home mortgage interest income tax deduction be retained. 2025-01-03T20:55:44Z  
97-sres-232 97 sres 232 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the need to continue the tax incentives for energy conservation and renewable energy sources. Taxation 1981-10-27 1981-10-30 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department; Energy Department. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 63 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code which provide incentives for energy conservation and development of renewable energy sources should not be repealed or amended to reduce such incentives. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z  
97-sres-212 97 sres 212 A resolution to direct the Committee on Finance to reduce the cost of the Economic Recovery Tax Act by a third, so that the federal budget can be balanced in fiscal year 1984. Taxation 1981-09-16 1981-09-18 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 0 Directs the Senate Committee on Finance to report new tax legislation by no later than October 15, 1981, which would reduce by $250,000,000,000 the revenue loss from the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 for fiscal years 1981 through 1986. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z  
97-sres-151 97 sres 151 A resolution to insure that a fair share of the business tax cut is specially designed for small and independent businesses. Taxation 1981-06-09 1981-06-09 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 12 Expresses the sense of the Senate that at least 15 percent of any business tax cut enacted by Congress should be specially designed for small and independent businesses. 2025-01-03T20:54:05Z  
96-sres-481 96 sres 481 A resolution directing the Committee on Finance to study and report on a tax program. Taxation 1980-06-26 1980-06-26 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] TX D B000401 48 Directs the Senate Finance Committee to report to the Senate by September 3, 1980, a responsible, targeted anti- inflationary tax cut to take effect in 1981. Directs the Democratic Task Force on the Economy to recommend to the Senate a comprehensive economic policy at the earliest possible date. 2021-06-14T19:52:13Z  
96-sres-435 96 sres 435 An original resolution relating to transitional rules governing the use of tax-exempt State and municipal bonds known as mortgage bonds. Taxation 1980-05-15 1980-05-15 Placed on calendar in Senate. Senate Sen. Long, Russell B. [D-LA] LA D L000428 0 Expresses the sense of the Senate that any change in the tax treatment of interest on State or local obligations issued to provide housing financing shall not apply to those obligations issued before January 1, 1981, and all the proceeds of which are, or were reasonably expected to be, committed within one year of issuance. 2021-06-14T19:51:55Z  
96-sres-411 96 sres 411 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that no withholding tax be imposed on certain interest and dividends. Taxation 1980-04-28 1980-04-28 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] CA R H000384 5 Declares that it is the sense of the Senate that no Federal withholding tax be imposed on dividends and interest received by any citizen or resident of the United States. 2021-06-14T19:51:49Z  
96-sres-188 96 sres 188 A resolution stating transitional rules for tax exempt mortgage bonds. Taxation 1979-06-19 1979-07-19 Measure passed Senate, amended. Senate Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK] AK D G000388 8 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Expresses the sense of the Senate with respect to the adoption of transitional rules for the elimination of the tax exclusion of interest from Government bonds issued to finance mortgages on owner-occupied and multifamily residences. Provides that interest from Government bonds issued after April 25, 1979, shall be excludable from gross income if official actions had been taken by such date indicating an intent to issue such bonds. Permits the rollover of bonds outstanding on April 24, 1979, where the maturity date of such bonds is no longer than the life of the initial mortgages on the property. Permits the use of the tax-exempt bonds for the financing of projects which had reached specified stages of development prior to April 25, 1979. Permits State public nonprofit corporations to issue mortgage subsidy bonds in compliance with the transition provisions of this resolution. 2025-01-03T20:55:44Z  
95-sres-242 95 sres 242 A resolution relating to policy changes by the Internal Revenue Service. Taxation 1977-08-04 1977-08-04 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 16 Expresses the displeasure of the Senate toward any policy of the Internal Revenue Service which changes through administrative interpretation long-standing applications of the internal revenue laws. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Internal Revenue Service refrain from changing its policy with respect to taxation of benefits given to employees, without submission of any proposed changes to Congress. 2024-08-01T20:07:30Z  
94-sres-158 94 sres 158 A resolution to clarify the individual income tax rebates. Taxation 1975-05-15 1975-06-09 Measure passed Senate. Senate Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] OR R P000009 8 States that the Senate intends that the individual income tax rebate provided by the Tax Reduction Act of 1975 is not be subject to State income tax and that the rebates do not involve any reduction in the taxpayers' Federal income tax liability as such for 1974 nor do they constitute income to the taxpayer. 2024-08-01T19:33:54Z  

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