Number: RS21891 Title: H.R. 4840, Tax Simplification for Americas Job Creators Act of 2004, and H.R. 4841, Tax Simplification for Americans Act of 2004 Authors: Erika Lunder, American Law Division Abstract: The House of Representatives is expected to consider two tax simplification bills that were introduced on July 15, 2004: H.R. 4840 (Crane) and H.R. 4841 (Burns). H.R. 4840, the Tax Simplification for Americas Job Creators Act of 2004, contains provisions that are intended to assist business taxpayers. H.R. 4841, the Tax Simplification for Americans Act of 2004, includes provisions aimed at simplifying tax laws that apply to individuals. This report summarizes the provisions in each bill. Pages: 2 Date: July 21, 2004