H.R. 3875 · 108th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that qualified homeowner downpayment assistance is a charitable purpose.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2004-03-02
Latest action
2004-03-02 · Introduced in House

Summary

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to designate the provision of qualified homeowner dowpayment assistance as a "charitable purpose" for purposes of income, estate, and gift taxes. Defines "qualified homeowner downpayment assistance" as a gift of cash for the purpose of providing any downpayment for the purchase of a principal residence. Denies an income tax deduction to certain donors of homeowner downpayment assistance who receive a direct financial benefit in connection with the purchase of a principal residence for which the purchaser received downpayment assistance.