House Bill 6616
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Everyday Philanthropist Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 26, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6616
Congress
115
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Everyday Philanthropist Act
This bill allows employers to offer certain employees a tax-advantaged flexible giving account as a fringe benefit. Flexible giving accounts allow employees to set aside up to $5,000 of their annual pretax earnings to make tax-deductible charitable contributions without having to itemize tax deductions.
July 26, 2018
07/26/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
07/26/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:54 PM