S.2936 - Haiti Assistance Income Tax Incentive Act

A bill to accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: A bill to accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti. as introduced.
  • Short: Haiti Assistance Income Tax Incentive Act as introduced.

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Official Summary

1/20/2010--Introduced.Haiti Assistance Income Tax Incentive Act - Treats cash contributions made after January 11, 2010, and before March 1, 2010, for the relief of earthquake victims in Haiti as having been made on December 31, 2009, for purposes of the tax deduction for charitable contri

Official Summary

1/20/2010--Introduced.Haiti Assistance Income Tax Incentive Act - Treats cash contributions made after January 11, 2010, and before March 1, 2010, for the relief of earthquake victims in Haiti as having been made on December 31, 2009, for purposes of the tax deduction for charitable contributions. Deems a contribution as meeting the recordkeeping requirements of the Internal Revenue Code if the taxpayer produces a telephone bill showing the name of the donee organization and the date and amount of the contribution.

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04/01/10
Tax Filing Season Resources—Tax Year 2009

The Senate on Thursday passed by unanimous consent the Haiti Assistance Income Tax Relief Act (S. 2936). The Senate bill was identical to H.R. 4462, passed by the House on Wednesday. The legislation now goes to President Barack Obama ...

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03/08/10
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IntroducedJan 20, 20105 views · S.2936 Haiti Assistance Income Tax Incentive ActIntroducedJan 20, 201012 views · S.3754 A bill to provide funding for the settlement of lawsuits against the Federal government for discrimination against ...

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02/08/10
International Humanitarian Policy: Charitable Contributions for ...

The Senate had introduced companion legislation (S. 2936) on January 20, 2010, but passed the identical House legislation H.R. 4462 on January 21, 2010. Provisions in the HAITI Act are similar to those adopted under P.L. 109-1 following ...

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