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H.R. 5427, The Tax-Free Gold Act of 2008

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H.R. 5427 would provide that no tax or fee may be imposed on certain coins and bullion.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editTax-Free Gold Act of 2008 - Prohibits the wikiimposition of tax on any coin, medal, token, or gold, silver, platinum, palladium, or rhodium bullion issued by any person or jurisdiction.

Prohibits states from assessing any tax or fee on any currency or other monetary instrument that is used in interstate or foreign commerce
and be the firstthat is subject to provide a detailed summarythe enjoyment of legal tender status under the bill!)U.S. Constitution.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 2/13/2008:3/17/2008: Referred to House committee.subcommittee. Status: Referred to the CommitteeSubcommittee on WaysCommercial and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Administrative Law.
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== Points in Favor ==

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