S.1967: A bill to provide administrative ease and incentives for increased saving by Americans, and for other purposes.

A bill to provide administrative ease and incentives for increased saving by Americans, and for other purposes. 8/2/2007--Introduced. New Savers Act - Requires the Commissioner of Internal Revenue to notify individual taxpayers of their options to: (1) have their income tax refunds electronically deposited to a designated bank account (e.g., savings account); and (2) purchase U.S. savings bonds when they file their federal income tax returns.Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) make grants to provide matching funds for clinics to assist low-income taxpayers in preparing and filing their federal income tax returns; (2) increase payments to financial institutions to offset the costs of opening electronic transfer accounts; and (3) provide grants to states to increase participation in qualified tuition programs by moderate and low-income families.Requires the Secretary to: (1) establish performance measures to evaluate the extent to which Americans save [...]

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