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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction for charitable contributions as an above-the-line deduction.

USA115th CongressHR-5771| House 
| Updated: 5/10/2018
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (5)
Lamar Smith (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Andy Barr (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a deduction from gross income (above-the-line deduction) for charitable contributions that are allowed as an itemized deduction under current law.
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Timeline
May 10, 2018
Introduced in House
May 10, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • May 10, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • May 10, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Charitable contributionsIncome tax deductionsSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTax administration and collection, taxpayers

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction for charitable contributions as an above-the-line deduction.

USA115th CongressHR-5771| House 
| Updated: 5/10/2018
Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a deduction from gross income (above-the-line deduction) for charitable contributions that are allowed as an itemized deduction under current law.
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Timeline
May 10, 2018
Introduced in House
May 10, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • May 10, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • May 10, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (5)
Lamar Smith (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Andy Barr (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Charitable contributionsIncome tax deductionsSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTax administration and collection, taxpayers