Federal Legislation

House Moves to Simplify Excise Taxes

Ways & Means Committee introduces legislation to create a flat 1.32 % excise tax for private foundations

House Moves to Simplify Excise Taxes

The bill introduced by Congressman Danny Davis (D-IL), along with Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-OH, Co-Chair of the House Philanthropy Caucus) and Congressman John Lewis (D-GA, Chairman of Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee and Co-Chair of House Philanthropy Caucus).

ACR will continue to watch the progress on this legislation carefully. For other discussions on the bills visit the Council on Foundation’s blog posting.

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