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No Tax on Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Awards

New rules increase the tax-exempt amount for awards given to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical service providers. This means these individuals will receive more money from their length of service award programs without it being taxed, potentially encouraging continued participation in these vital services.
Key points
The tax-exempt award amount for volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel increases from $50 to $1,000.
Payments from length of service award programs (LOSAP) are now clearly defined as tax-exempt qualified payments.
These changes apply to awards given after the law is enacted, providing greater financial benefits to volunteers.
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Print number: 119_HR_2279
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Process start date: 2025-03-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Tax on LOSAP Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2279.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The tax-exempt award amount for volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel increases from $50 to $1,000.
  • Payments from length of service award programs (LOSAP) are now clearly defined as tax-exempt qualified payments.
  • These changes apply to awards given after the law is enacted, providing greater financial benefits to volunteers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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