To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a surcharge on high income individuals.
Fairness in the American Tax Code Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose an additional tax for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2011, on individual taxpayers equal to: (1) 5% of modified adjusted gross income exceeding $350,000, up to $500,000; (2) 10% of such income exceeding $500,00, up to $1 million; (3) 15% of such income exceeding $1 million, up to $10 million; and (4) 20% of such income exceeding $10 million. Defines "modified adjusted gross income" as adjusted gross income reduced by any deduction allowed for investment interest. Provides for a cost-of-living adjustment to the income levels subject to additional tax for taxable years beginning after 2011.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1774-1775)
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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