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The Refundable Credit Bill
Refundable tax credit helps families pay utility bills
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable tax credit for individuals for amounts paid for gas and electricity for primary residences.
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would give people a tax credit for the money they spend on gas and electricity at home.
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House members can push this credit now, so families could see lower tax bills and more money for other needs before winter arrives.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill creates a refundable tax credit for individuals.
- It applies to gas and electricity costs for primary residences.
- The credit is refundable, so people can get money back even if they owe no tax.
- The bill is only introduced and referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
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