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H.R.5849: Charity Care Tax Deduction for Physicians Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced May 18, 2012
- Latest Major Action May 18, 2012
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Bill Summary
Charity Care Tax Deduction for Physicians Act of 2012 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a physician a tax deduction equal to the amount such physician would have otherwise charged for charity medical care provided on a volunteer or pro bono basis. Limits the allowable amount of such deduction to 10% of such physician's gross income for the taxable year.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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May 18, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Bobby Schilling (R-Ill.) |