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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the mortgage interest deduction relating to acquisition indebtedness for certain taxpayers.

USA115th CongressHR-516| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2017
Keith Ellison

Keith Ellison

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Tax Benefit for Homeownership Clarification Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce the limitation on the mortgage interest deduction for the acquisition indebtedness of certain taxpayers. (Acquisition indebtedness is indebtedness that: (1) is incurred in acquiring, constructing, or substantially improving any qualified residence of the taxpayer; and (2) is secured by such residence. It also includes refinancing of the debt in certain situations.)
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Timeline
Jan 13, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • January 13, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1146: To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a pilot program to make grants to eligible organizations to provide legal assistance to low-income families regarding housing disputes, and for other purposes.
Housing finance and home ownershipIncome tax deductionsInterest, dividends, interest rates

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the mortgage interest deduction relating to acquisition indebtedness for certain taxpayers.

USA115th CongressHR-516| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2017
Tax Benefit for Homeownership Clarification Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce the limitation on the mortgage interest deduction for the acquisition indebtedness of certain taxpayers. (Acquisition indebtedness is indebtedness that: (1) is incurred in acquiring, constructing, or substantially improving any qualified residence of the taxpayer; and (2) is secured by such residence. It also includes refinancing of the debt in certain situations.)
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Timeline
Jan 13, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • January 13, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Keith Ellison

Keith Ellison

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1146: To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a pilot program to make grants to eligible organizations to provide legal assistance to low-income families regarding housing disputes, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Housing finance and home ownershipIncome tax deductionsInterest, dividends, interest rates