H.R. 468House112th Congress (2011-2013)In Committee

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the reduction in the deductible portion of expenses for business meals and entertainment.

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

January 26, 2011

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Introduced in House

January 26, 2011

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

January 26, 2011

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Introduced in HouseIssued January 26, 2011

112th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 468

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 26, 2011

Ms. Berkley introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the reduction in the deductible portion of expenses for business meals and entertainment.

Repeal of reduction in business meals and entertainment tax deduction

(a)

In general

Section 274(n)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 50 percent and inserting the applicable percentage.

(b)

Applicable percentage

Section 274(n) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following:

(3)

Applicable percentage

For purposes of paragraph (1), the term applicable percentage means the percentage determined under the following table:

For taxable years beginning in	The applicable
calendar year—	percentage is—
2011	75
2012 or thereafter	80.

(c)

Conforming amendment

The heading for section 274(n) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking Only 50 Percent and inserting Portion.

(d)

Effective date

The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2010.