A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for economic recovery and provide for the payment of emergency extended unemployment compensation.
Makes the 25 percent individual income tax rate effective in calender year 2002 rather than 2006.
Temporarily expands penalty-free retirement plan distributions for health insurance premiums for individuals receiving unemployment compensation, as specified.
Increases the child tax credit to $1,000.
Allows a tax credit of up to $500 for qualified elementary and secondary education expenses (computer technology or equipment).
Allows for certain property acquired after September 10, 2001, and before September 11, 2002: (1) an additional first year 10 percent depreciation allowance; and (2) an additional allowance against the alternative minimum tax.
Temporary Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 2001 - Provides for a program of temporary emergency unemployment compensation.
Provides for a temporary reduction in the interest rate applicable to repayments of advances to State unemployment funds.
Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to temporarily expand the National Emergency Grant program to address employment needs resulting from the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, including: (1) assistance for employment and training and temporary health care coverage premiums for workers affected by major economic dislocations (2) personal/business income compensation to a dislocated worker/ independently owned business or proprietorship if such worker/business is unable to work/fully function; and (3) COBRA continuation coverage.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12861-12863)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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