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Tax Relief for Disaster Volunteers: No State Income Tax

This act aims to encourage people to help in other states during disasters. If a state taxes the income of out-of-state volunteers, it will lose access to federal financial assistance. This ensures volunteers are not burdened by additional taxes for their aid.
Key points
States cannot tax the income of out-of-state volunteers providing disaster relief.
States that violate this rule will become ineligible for federal financial assistance.
The act seeks to facilitate and encourage volunteer assistance in emergencies by removing tax barriers.
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Print number: 117_HR_84
Sponsor: Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4]
Process start date: 2021-01-04