To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for expenses related to the purchase and installation of qualifying electronic premise security systems.
Secure America's Homes and Businesses Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax deduction for the cost of purchasing and installing a qualifying electronic premise security system in a residence or business. Defines "qualifying electronic premise security system" to include: (1) electronic fire or life safety devices, intrusion detection alarms, and other buglar alarms; (2) video surveillance cameras; (3) access controls, including biometric controls and automated fingerprint identification systems; and (4) equipment incidental or necessary to the installation or operation of such security systems. Limits the amount of such deduction to $5,000 for residential and $50,000 for commercial security systems.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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