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TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT OF 1997
Statement of the Managers
XIIE. SIMPLIFICATION PROVISIONS RELATING
TO INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES
E. Repeal the "Short-Short" Test for Regulated Investment Companies (sec. 1271 of the House bill and sec. 1071 of the Senate amendment)

Present Law

To qualify as a regulated investment company ("RIC"), a company must derive less than 30 percent of its gross income from the sale or other disposition of stock or securities held for less than 3 months (the "30-percent test" or "short-short rule").

House Bill

The 30-percent test (or short-short rule) is repealed effective for taxable years ending after the date of enactment.

Senate Amendment

The 30-percent test (or short-short rule) is repealed effective for taxable years beginning after the December 31, 1997.

Conference Agreement

The conference agreement follows the House bill and the Senate amendment effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment.