Congressman Paul Cook

Representing the 8th District of California
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Tax Reform

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More on Tax Reform

Sep 13, 2016 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) today voted for H.R. 3590, the Halt Tax Increases on the Middle Class and Seniors Act. The bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 261-147.

Jun 30, 2016 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – This week, Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) and Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced HR 5610, the Earthquake Mitigation Tax Incentive Act, bipartisan legislation to exclude earthquake mitigation incentives from being taxed at the federal level. California has already made these incentives tax-free at the state level.

Jun 14, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON - Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) today voted for H.R. 5053, the Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act. The bill passed on the House floor.

May 16, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON-   Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) today voted for H.R. 3832, The Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Prevention Act of 2016. The measure passed the House overwhelmingly.

This bill directs the IRS to enhance the agency’s efforts in combating the growing problem of identity theft. Specifically, the bill requires the IRS to notify taxpayers of any instances of identity theft detected by the IRS, and to provide affected taxpayers with information on the circumstances of such theft. 

Apr 21, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON- Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) voted in favor of a package of bills this week designed to protect taxpayers and bring accountability to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  

Apr 16, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Paul Cook (R- Apple Valley) voted for HR 1105, the Death Tax Repeal Act. Rep. Cook was a co-sponsor of this bill.

Apr 15, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) voted on a series of bills to change how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) conducts business. These commonsense reforms will make the IRS more transparent and accountable to the American taxpayer.

The following bills were passed by the House today:

Feb 12, 2015 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Rep. Paul Cook (R- Apple Valley) voted for H.R. 644, the Fighting Hunger Incentive Act. This bill makes permanent the enhanced deduction for charitable contributions by businesses.

This legislation will allow tax-free distributions from IRA accounts for charitable purposes. Allowing for these tax-free distributions encourages contributions to local food banks by making permanent a food inventory donation provision in the tax code.

May 9, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Representative Paul Cook (R - Apple Valley) voted today in favor of H.R. 4438, the American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014. This bill will incentivize major US innovation in the medical, pharmaceutical, energy, and chemical fields by allowing increased tax credits for research expenses.

Nov 4, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Rep. Paul Cook (R-Yucca Valley) today visited DaVita Yucca Valley. DaVita is the dialysis division of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., which provides a variety of health care services to patient populations throughout the United States and abroad. DaVita delivers dialysis services to patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease (ESRD). In the High Desert, DaVita serves more than 500 patients and has facilities in Yucca Valley, Hesperia, Victorville, and Apple Valley.