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Hank Johnson, a Democrat who is co-sponsoring the bill with Republican Rep. Nathan Deal.<\/p>\n<p>The bill would provide a tax deduction of up to $2,000 for families with household income of $300,000 or less who purchase qualifying home furnishings or building products through Dec.31, 2011. The deduction could be taken even if the taxpayer doesn&#8217;t itemize other deductions. For lower income families, the bill allows a tax credit of up to $500 for qualifying purchases. The income ceiling for the credit was not immediately clear.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, retailers and contractors who purchase home furnishings and building products for resale to consumers are eligible for a tax credit of 10% of the wholesale purchase price. The credit would be capped at $10,000 annually.<\/p>\n<p>The applicable deduction or credit would be doubled if the products meet recognized environmental standards such as Energy Star or LEED, according to the bill. 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