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US S2476

US S2476
Hurricane Dorian Charitable Giving Act


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Introduced
09/12/2019
In Committee
09/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to provide a temporary increase in the limitation on deductible contributions made for relief efforts related to Hurricane Dorian. This bill suspends limitations on the tax deduction for charitable contributions in the case of cash contributions made for relief efforts related to Hurricane Dorian. Such contributions must be made after August 23, 2019, and before January 1, 2020, for such relief efforts.

AI Summary

This bill provides a temporary increase in the limitation on deductible contributions made for relief efforts related to Hurricane Dorian. The bill suspends limitations on the tax deduction for cash contributions made for Hurricane Dorian relief efforts between August 23, 2019, and January 1, 2020. This allows individuals to deduct qualified contributions up to the amount that exceeds their normal charitable contribution limit, and allows corporations to deduct qualified contributions up to the amount that exceeds their taxable income. The bill defines "qualified contributions" as those made to eligible organizations for Hurricane Dorian relief efforts, with certain exceptions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 09/12/2019)

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