August 21, 2008
Rate Change for Car Use Gains Steam in Congress
Momentum seems to be building on Capitol Hill for legislation that would increase the tax deduction for people who use their automobiles 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.
More and more members of Congress have said that the rate is too low, particularly as
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