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H.Res.237 / 118th Congress

Recognizing the importance of stepped-up basis under section 1014 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in preserving family-owned farms and small businesses.

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1332)

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 21, 2023

This resolution supports the preservation of the stepped-up basis tax rule that allows recipients of inherited assets such as land, equipment, or buildings to adjust the cost basis of the assets to reflect their fair market value. The resolution opposes any efforts to impose new taxes on family farms or small businesses and recognizes the importance of generational transfers of farm and family-owned businesses.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] · R–KS

Committees

  • Ways and Means Committee
79 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1332)

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

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