H.R. 3301 · 109th Congress
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an investment tax credit for the purchase of trucks with new diesel engine technologies, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- J.D. Hayworth
- Introduced
- 2005-07-14
- Latest action
- 2005-07-14 · Introduced in House
Summary
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an investment tax credit for five percent of the cost of a qualified truck. Defines "qualified truck" as a motor vehicle: (1) first placed in service on or after January 1, 2007, and before January 1, 2008; (2) powered by diesel fuel; (3) having a gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds; and (4) which complies with certain Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for diesel emissions. Allows such credit to reduce regular or alternative minimum tax liability.
Permits a taxpayer election to expense the cost of qualified trucks placed in service in 2007.