H.R. 4337 · 110th Congress
Emergency Relief Tax Check-Off for Our Armed Forces Act of 2007
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Christopher Shays
- Introduced
- 2007-12-06
- Latest action
- 2007-12-06 · Introduced in House
Summary
Emergency Relief Tax Check-Off for Our Armed Forces Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax deduction (available to taxpayers who do not itemize their tax deductions) for charitable contributions of up to $1,000 ($2,000 in the case of a joint return) to the Armed Forces Relief Trust.
Allows taxpayers to designate on their tax returns a portion of any overpayment of tax as a contribution to the Trust or to make a cash contribution to the Trust with their tax returns.
Establishes an advisory board to advise the Trust on its operation and on the distribution of contributed funds.