A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the Federal income tax system simpler, fairer, and more fiscally responsible, and for other purposes.
Fair Flat Tax Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to individual taxpayers to: (1) reduce to three (15, 25, and 35%) the number of income tax brackets for married and single taxpayers; (2) repeal tax rate reductions for capital gains and dividend income; (3) increase the basic standard tax deduction; (4) allow a refundable tax credit for state and local income, sales, and real and personal property taxes; (5) revise the earned income and child tax credits for taxpayers with no children; (6) repeal the alternative minimum tax; and (7) repeal certain tax credits, deductions, and exclusions after 2005.
Imposes a flat tax of 35 percent on corporate taxable income. Allows a limited tax deduction for use of a corporate aircraft. Terminates certain preferential tax provisions for corporations.
Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to report to Congress on: (1) the elimination of tax benefits that subsidize inefficiencies in the health care system; and (2) reform of business pass-through entities.
Terminates this Act after 2010.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3742-3747)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5782-5784)
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12009-12010)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12010-12013)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12146-12148)
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