I 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5956 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2010 Mr. Hinchey (for himself, Ms. Edwards of Maryland, Mr. Grijalva, Ms. Kilpatrick of Michigan, Mrs. Lowey, Mr. McGovern, Ms. Norton, and Ms. Richardson) 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 increase the additional standard deduction for individuals age 65 and older.

1.

Increase in additional standard deduction for aged

(a)

In general

(1)

Additional amount generally

Paragraph (1) of section 63(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $600 and inserting $2,200. (2)

Additional amount for certain unmarried individuals

Paragraph (3) of section 63(f) of such Code is amended by striking $750 for $600 and inserting $2,400 for $2,400. (b)

Adjusted for inflation

Paragraph (4) of section 63(c) of such Code is amended— (1)by striking or subsection (f) each place it appears, and (2)by striking and at the end of subparagraph (B)(i), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B)(ii) and inserting , and, and by adding at the end of subparagraph (B) the following new clause: (iii)calendar year 2010 in the case of the dollar amounts contained in subsection (f). . (c)

Effective date

The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2009.