U.S. Senators Katie Britt, James Lankford, Chris Coons Champion Effort to Incentivize Charitable Giving, Reinstate Non-Itemized Deduction
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Chris Coons (D-Del.) introduced the Charitable Act to expand and extend the expired non-itemized deduction for charitable giving.
“Families across our nation have always stepped up to support fellow Americans in need, and we should make giving easier—not harder,” said Senator Britt. “Permanently reinstating the charitable deduction will strengthen our incredible non-profits, faith-based organizations, and local support systems. I am proud to support this legislation, which encourages generosity, supporting vulnerable Americans and uplifting communities.”
This provision was included in a legislative package signed into law by President Trump in 2020. The policy resulted in 90 million tax returns utilizing the deduction, and households making between $30,000 and $100,000 saw the largest increase in charitable giving. Charitable organizations received $30 billion in increased donations as a result.
“America’s first safety net should never be the government—government is the least efficient caregiver by far. Our families, churches, and other nonprofits do incredible work to lift up those who need it most. Updating the tax law to incentivize giving empowers Americans to make an even bigger impact for the homeless, hurting, and hungry,” said Senator Lankford.
“Delawareans have always risen to the occasion in support of our communities,” said Senator Coons. “Last year, Americans demonstrated our generosity by donating a collective $557 billion to charities, houses of worship, and nonprofits. I am proud to reintroduce the Charitable Act with Senator Lankford to help the federal government encourage even more Americans to embrace the civic virtue of giving to those in need.”
Senator Britt was a proud cosponsor of the Charitable Act in the 118th Congress.
This bill is supported by numerous organizations including National Council of Nonprofits, Charitable Giving Coalition, the Nonprofit Alliance, Faith & Giving Coalition, Leadership 18, Independent Sector, YMCA, Council on Foundations, American Endowment Foundation, Philanthropy Southwest, Christian Alliance for Orphans, Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, United Philanthropy Forum, National Association of Charitable Gift Planners, Association of Art Museum Directors, ECFA, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Americans for the Arts, American Heart Association, Boys and Girls Club of America, March of Dimes, and Habitat for Humanity.
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