Bills · HR 1582
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1582Taxation
Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 25· LAST ACTION FEB 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because many non-profit organizations rely heavily on volunteers who use their personal vehicles to provide essential services, such as delivering food, transporting the elderly or sick, and moving supplies. The current federal tax deduction of 14 cents per mile for charitable driving has not been updated in a long time and often doesn't cover the actual costs of gas, maintenance, and vehicle depreciation, which have increased significantly over the years.
By increasing this deduction to match the business travel rate, the bill aims to reduce the financial burden on these volunteers. This could encourage more people to volunteer for organizations that require driving, making it easier for charities to fulfill their missions and provide vital services to communities. If the bill doesn't pass, volunteers will continue to face the same financial disincentive for using their cars, potentially limiting the availability of these crucial services.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Changes the charitable mileage tax deduction for certain volunteer driving from a fixed 14 cents per mile to a variable rate that is equal to the business travel mileage rate.
This significantly increases the tax deduction for volunteers who use their cars for specific charitable activities, making it more financially viable for them.
PROVISION 02
The increased mileage rate specifically applies to volunteers who transport persons (other than themselves) or property on behalf of a qualified charitable organization.
This provision targets the increased deduction to volunteer activities that involve direct transportation needs for charities, distinguishing it from other forms of volunteer travel.
PROVISION 03
The changes made by this bill will take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.
This sets the timeline for when the new, higher deduction can be claimed by eligible volunteers.
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R· Minnesota
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 25
Introduced in House
FEB 25
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1582
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 25, 2025
Last actionFeb 25, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 25, 2025
House BillHR 1582Taxation
Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 25, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 25, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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