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Homefront Heroes Tax Relief Act of 2008
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for care packages provided for soldiers in combat zones.
Other Bill Titles (2 more) 4/14/2008--Introduced.
Homefront Heroes Tax Relief Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers who do not otherwise itemize a deduction from gross income of up to $500 for amounts paid to provide care packages for members of the Armed Forces serving in a combat zone. See Full Bill Text
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| Introduced |  | Voted on by House | | Voted on by Senate | | Considered By President | | Bill Becomes Law |
| April 14, 2008 |
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April 13, 2008 bill action: introduced: hr 5786: to amend the internal revenue ...
rep. baron hill [d-in] introduced hr 5786: to amend the internal revenue code of 1986 to allow a deduction for care packages provided for soldiers in combat zones. [this event matched these trackers: active legislation ]
April 13, 2008 HR 5786, The Homefront Heroes Tax Relief Act of 2008
HR 5786 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for care packages provided for soldiers in combat zones.... Vote on This Bill: For | Against.
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