H.R. 2705 · 111th Congress
Advance Directive Incentive Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jim McDermott
- Introduced
- 2009-06-04
- Latest action
- 2009-06-04 · Introduced in House
Summary
Advance Directive Incentive Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual taxpayers a refundable tax credit for 30% of the cost of legal fees incurred for establishing an advance directive, up to $500. Defines "advance directive" as a written document recognized by state law specifying the provision of medical care for incapacitated individuals.