H.R. 5691 · 110th Congress

Middle Class Assistance Act of 2008

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2008-04-03
Latest action
2008-04-03 · Introduced in House

Summary

Middle Class Assistance Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow a deduction from gross income for state and local real property taxes on the principal residences of taxpayers who elect not to deduct state and local income and general sales taxes (making such deduction available to taxpayers who do not itemize); (2) allow a refundable tax credit, up to $500, for increased home heating oil costs in 2008; and (3) increase and make permanent the tax deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses.