👀 I’m Just a Bill — Universal Charitable Deduction

A Liana Banyan “I’m Just a Bill” Bounty Poster

What is this bill?

Universal Charitable Deduction legislation in the 119th Congress restoring/expanding the above-the-line charitable deduction for non-itemizing taxpayers.

What does it actually do?

• Above-the-line charitable deduction (no itemizing required)
• Cap typically proposed at $300-$1,000 individual / $600-$2,000 joint
• Applies to qualifying 501(c)(3) contributions
• Some versions cover cooperative-class mutual-aid pool contributions

How does this affect cooperative-class families?

Composes with the cooperative’s mutual-aid pools (#1 Homeless Help Solution, #5 caregiver-respite, #7 MSA emergency, #8 Defense Klaus survivor). If cooperative-class mutual-aid is qualifying-charity-eligible, contributions are tax-advantageous.

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🟡 Provisional.

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