108th CONGRESS
1st Session

S. 256

To provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses, to improve the public disclosure of activities of exempt organizations, and to enhance the ability of low-income Americans to gain financial security by building assets, and for other purposes.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 30, 2003

Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. SANTORUM, and Mr. LIEBERMAN) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance


A BILL

To provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses, to improve the public disclosure of activities of exempt organizations, and to enhance the ability of low-income Americans to gain financial security by building assets, and for other purposes.

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; ETC.

TITLE I--CHARITABLE GIVING INCENTIVES

TITLE II--IMPROVE OVERSIGHT OF TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS

TITLE III--OTHER CHARITABLE AND EXEMPT ORGANIZATION PROVISIONS

TITLE IV--SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT

TITLE V--INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS

TITLE VI--MANAGEMENT OF EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS

TITLE I--CHARITABLE GIVING INCENTIVES

SEC. 101. DEDUCTION FOR PORTION OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO BE ALLOWED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT ITEMIZE DEDUCTIONS.

SEC. 102. TAX-FREE DISTRIBUTIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

`SEC. 6034. RETURNS BY TRUSTS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 4947(a)(2) OR CLAIMING CHARITABLE DEDUCTIONS UNDER SECTION 642(c).

SEC. 103. CHARITABLE DEDUCTION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS OF FOOD INVENTORIES.

lack of market, cannot or will not be sold, the fair market value of such contribution shall be determined--

SEC. 104. CHARITABLE DEDUCTION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS OF BOOK INVENTORIES.

SEC. 105. EXPANSION OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION ALLOWED FOR SCIENTIFIC PROPERTY USED FOR RESEARCH AND FOR COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

SEC. 106. MODIFICATIONS TO ENCOURAGE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CAPITAL GAIN REAL PROPERTY MADE FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES.

contribution base as references to the amount of such percentage of such base reduced by the amount of other contributions allowable under subsection (b)(1)(A), and

SEC. 107. EXCLUSION OF 25 PERCENT OF GAIN ON SALES OR EXCHANGES OF LAND OR WATER INTERESTS TO ELIGIBLE ENTITIES FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES.

`SEC. 121A. 25-PERCENT EXCLUSION OF GAIN ON SALES OR EXCHANGES OF LAND OR WATER INTERESTS TO ELIGIBLE ENTITIES FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES.

transferee provides the taxpayer with a qualifying letter of intent.

`Sec. 121A. 25-percent exclusion of gain on sales or exchanges of land or water interests to eligible entities for conservation purposes.'.

SEC. 108. TAX EXCLUSION FOR COST-SHARING PAYMENTS UNDER PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE PROGRAM.

SEC. 109. ADJUSTMENT TO BASIS OF S CORPORATION STOCK FOR CERTAIN CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS.

SEC. 110. ENHANCED DEDUCTION FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION OF LITERARY, MUSICAL, ARTISTIC, AND SCHOLARLY COMPOSITIONS.

the same type as the donated property is or has been--

SEC. 111. MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENTS TO CHARITABLE VOLUNTEERS EXCLUDED FROM GROSS INCOME.

`SEC. 139A. MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENTS TO CHARITABLE VOLUNTEERS.

`Sec. 139A. Mileage reimbursements to charitable volunteers.'.

TITLE II--IMPROVE OVERSIGHT OF TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS

SEC. 201. DISCLOSURE OF WRITTEN DETERMINATIONS.

SEC. 202. DISCLOSURE OF INTERNET WEB SITE AND NAME UNDER WHICH ORGANIZATION DOES BUSINESS.

SEC. 203. MODIFICATION TO REPORTING CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS.

foundation (as defined in section 509(a)), any information regarding the gain or loss from the sale or other disposition of property which is required to be furnished in order to calculate the tax on net investment income but which is not in summary form is not required to be made available to the public under this subsection except upon the explicit request by a member of the public to the Secretary.'.

SEC. 204. DISCLOSURE THAT FORM 990 IS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE.

SEC. 205. DISCLOSURE TO STATE OFFICIALS OF PROPOSED ACTIONS RELATED TO SECTION 501(c) ORGANIZATIONS.

in paragraph (4), to the extent that the Secretary determines that such disclosure would seriously impair Federal tax administration.

SEC. 206. EXPANSION OF PENALTIES TO PREPARERS OF FORM 990.

SEC. 207. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR ENTITIES NOT CURRENTLY REQUIRED TO FILE.

SEC. 208. SUSPENSION OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS OF TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS.

TITLE III--OTHER CHARITABLE AND EXEMPT ORGANIZATION PROVISIONS

SEC. 301. MODIFICATION OF EXCISE TAX ON UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME OF CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS.

SEC. 302. MODIFICATIONS TO SECTION 512(b)(13).

SEC. 303. SIMPLIFICATION OF LOBBYING EXPENDITURE LIMITATION.

SEC. 304. EXPEDITED REVIEW PROCESS FOR CERTAIN TAX-EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS.

SEC. 305. CLARIFICATION OF DEFINITION OF CHURCH TAX INQUIRY.

SEC. 306. EXPANSION OF DECLARATORY JUDGMENT REMEDY TO TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.

SEC. 307. DEFINITION OF CONVENTION OR ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES.

SEC. 308. PAYMENTS BY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO VICTIMS OF WAR ON TERRORISM.

SEC. 309. MODIFICATION OF SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION RULES.

SEC. 310. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN HOSPITAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS AS QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING ACQUISITION INDEBTEDNESS.

`(I) were acquired, directly or indirectly, by testamentary gift or devise, and

`(II) consisted of real property, and

TITLE IV--SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT

SEC. 401. RESTORATION OF FUNDS FOR THE SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT.

SEC. 402. RESTORATION OF AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER UP TO 10 PERCENT OF TANF FUNDS TO THE SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT.

SEC. 403. REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT ANNUAL REPORT ON STATE ACTIVITIES.

TITLE V--INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS

SEC. 501. SHORT TITLE.

SEC. 502. PURPOSES.

SEC. 503. DEFINITIONS.

such requirements as the Secretary may specify.

SEC. 504. STRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATION OF QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAMS.

`SEC. 7525. TAX INCENTIVES FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PARALLEL ACCOUNTS.

`Sec. 7525. Tax incentives for individual development parallel accounts.'.

SEC. 505. PROCEDURES FOR OPENING AND MAINTAINING AN INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT AND QUALIFYING FOR MATCHING FUNDS.

the Account to qualify for matching funds under section 506(b)(1)(A).

SEC. 506. DEPOSITS BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAMS.

For allowance of tax credit for Individual Development Account subsidies, including matching funds, see section 45G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

SEC. 507. WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES.

SEC. 508. CERTIFICATION AND TERMINATION OF QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAMS.

SEC. 509. REPORTING, MONITORING, AND EVALUATION.

SEC. 510. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

SEC. 511. MATCHING FUNDS FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS PROVIDED THROUGH A TAX CREDIT FOR QUALIFIED FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.

`SEC. 45G. INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT INVESTMENT CREDIT.

`Sec. 45G. Individual development account investment credit.'.

SEC. 512. ACCOUNT FUNDS DISREGARDED FOR PURPOSES OF CERTAIN MEANS-TESTED FEDERAL PROGRAMS.

TITLE VI--MANAGEMENT OF EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS

SEC. 601. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

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