1. How do new tax laws get passed?

Procedure to pass new tax laws:

1. First, a representative sponsors a bill.

2. The bill is then assigned to a committee for study.

3. If released by the committee, the bill is put on a calendar to be voted on, debated or amended

4. If the bill passes by simple majority (218 of 435), the bill moves to the Senate.

5. After Congress passes the bill,

6. it goes to the president, who can either sign it into law or veto it.