January 29, 2009
Bill Would Raise Rate for Volunteers' Car Use
Several members of Congress are trying again this year to pass legislation that would increase the tax deduction for people who use their cars, trucks, and other vehicles as part of their volunteer work.
Under federal law, volunteers who drive their cars for charitable purposes may deduct 14 cents a mile for their car costs or be reimbursed by a charity at that rate without the payment's being subject to federal income tax.
Last year, in a bid to help volunteers cope with high
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