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H.R. 571 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles.

H.R. 571 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 15, 2009, sponsored by Bill Delahunt with 211 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 15, 2009
Co-sponsors
211
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to the charitable tax deduction for contributions of qualified vehicles (i.e., highway motor vehicles, boats, or airplanes) to: (1) set forth revised acknowledgment requirements for vehicles valued at $2,500 or less and vehicles valued at more than $2,500; and (2) revise the penalty for submitting a fraudulent acknowledgment.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Bill Delahunt (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 145 Democrats, 66 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 15, 2009
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jan 15, 2009)

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