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Higher Tax Deductions for Volunteers Delivering Meals to Vulnerable Individuals.

This bill increases the tax deduction available to individuals who use their personal vehicles to deliver meals to homebound elderly, disabled, or at-risk persons. Volunteers will be able to claim the higher standard business mileage rate, rather than the lower charitable rate. This change aims to boost volunteer engagement by providing greater financial reimbursement for their travel costs.
Key points
Volunteers delivering meals to homebound individuals can deduct more money per mile driven on their taxes.
The deductible mileage rate is raised to match the IRS standard business rate, increasing reimbursement for volunteers' expenses.
The goal is to encourage more people to volunteer their time and vehicles to help vulnerable populations.
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Print number: 118_S_5177
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Process start date: 2024-09-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DELIVER Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5177.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Volunteers delivering meals to homebound individuals can deduct more money per mile driven on their taxes.
  • The deductible mileage rate is raised to match the IRS standard business rate, increasing reimbursement for volunteers' expenses.
  • The goal is to encourage more people to volunteer their time and vehicles to help vulnerable populations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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