List of Temporary Tax Provisions: "Extenders" Expiring in 2005

Publication Date: April 2005

Publisher: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Research Area: Banking and finance

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Several temporary tax provisions will expire this year. Often referred to as "extenders," these provisions were originally enacted with an expiration date that may well be extended. Several have been extended numerous times in the past, sometimes after their expiration date. The extenders provide special tax treatment for certain types of activities and investment and benefit both individuals and corporations. They occur in a variety of policy areas including wage credits to support employment of certain populations; excise taxes on fuel, tires, and other commodities; energy production incentives; deductions for charitable contributions; special depreciation allowances; and many others. A total of 35 temporary tax provisions are expiring in 2005, of which 11 are tax credits, nine are tax deductions, seven are excise taxes, and eight are other temporary provisions. All of the provisions, unless otherwise noted, expire on December 31, 2005. This list will be updated as warranted by legislative changes.