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HR 4356 103th Congress House Taxation Charitable contributions Income tax Tax deductions

Charitable Contributions Encouragement Act of 1994

Introduced: May 5, 1994 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 5, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 5, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E862)
May 5, 1994
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Charitable Contributions Encouragement Act of 1994 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers who do not itemize deductions to deduct a portion of their charitable contributions.

Excludes the deduction for charitable contributions from the overall limitation on itemized deductions.

What's happening now May 5, 1994

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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