Tax Reduction Act

Tax Reduction Act - Title I: Refund of 1974 Individual Income Taxes - Provides for a refund of 10 percent (but not less than $100 nor more than $200) of a taxpayer's 1974 tax liability. States that such refund shall be reduced in proportion to the excess of a taxpayer's adjusted gross income over $20,000.

Title II: Reduction In Individual Income Taxes - Increases the low-income allowance to: (1) $2,500 in the case of a joint return or a surviving spouse; (2) $1,900 for single individuals; and (3) $1,250 in the case of a married individual filing separately.

Increases the percentage standard deduction from 15 to 16 percent, but not to exceed: (1) $3,000 for a joint return or surviving spouse; (2) $2,500 for single individuals; and (3) $1,500 for married individuals filing separately.

Provides an earned income credit of 5 percent (but not to exceed $200) of the taxpayer's adjusted earned income for the taxable year.

Defines the term "adjusted earned income".

Title III: Certain Changes In Business Taxes - Increases the investment credit from 7 to 10 percent of the qualified investment effective for property constructed or acquired after January 22, 1975. Provides that the increase in investment credit benefits for public utilities may not exceed $100,000,000.

Allows the investment credit to be utilized with respect to property the construction of which will take more than 2 years.

Increases the corporate surtax exemption from $25,000 to $50,000.