H.R. 4430 · 109th Congress

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

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2005-11-18
Latest action
2005-11-18 · Introduced in House

Summary

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to deem qualified homeowner downpayment assistance as a charitable purpose for income, estate, and gift tax purposes. Defines "qualified homeowner downpayment assistance" as a gift of cash for the purpose of providing any downpayment for the purchase of a principal residence for a taxpayer whose modified adjusted gross income does not exceed $110,000. Limits the amount of such gift to the lesser of $60,000 or 20 percent of the value of the residence.

Denies an income tax deduction to a donor of homeowner downpayment assistance who receives a direct financial benefit in connection with the purchase of a principal residence for which downpayment assistance was provided.