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Bills Would Raise Rate for Volunteers' Car Use

By Grant Williams

Two bills introduced in Congress would help people who use their automobiles as part of their volunteer work for charities.

Under federal law, volunteers who drive their cars for charitable purposes may be reimbursed up to 14 cents a mile without the payment's being subject to income tax. The rate for the business use of a vehicle is...

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