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Bill Would Give Volunteer Firefighters Federal Tax Credit
Updated: 05-09-2005 03:26:07 PM
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BEN WEINSTEIN
Firehouse.Com News
If passed by the U.S. Congress, a proposed bill would give volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians a $1,000 annual federal tax credit.
Sen. Charles Schumer’s (D-NY) SERVE Act – Supporting Emergency Responders Volunteer Efforts Act of 2005 – would give bona fide members of volunteer firefighting and emergency medical service organizations a $1,000 tax credit.
But while a few states and some local governments already have volunteer emergency responder tax incentives in place, efforts to pass similar federal bills in the past have failed.
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But because volunteer numbers have been declining steadily in recent decades, the U.S. government should offer incentives to help recruit and retain emergency workers, Sharman said. Additionally, he added, the country's newfound appreciation for first responders has helped push legislation beyond pre-9/11 efforts.
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"[Tax incentives are] just part of the battle, not a solution," Delaware Volunteer Fireman’s Association executive secretary Jim Cubbage said. Delaware reimburses volunteers for "expenses incurred for the purchase of clothing, equipment, motor fuel and other essential items necessary to perform duties."
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Updated: 05-09-2005 03:26:07 PM
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BEN WEINSTEIN
Firehouse.Com News
If passed by the U.S. Congress, a proposed bill would give volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians a $1,000 annual federal tax credit.
Sen. Charles Schumer’s (D-NY) SERVE Act – Supporting Emergency Responders Volunteer Efforts Act of 2005 – would give bona fide members of volunteer firefighting and emergency medical service organizations a $1,000 tax credit.
But while a few states and some local governments already have volunteer emergency responder tax incentives in place, efforts to pass similar federal bills in the past have failed.
<snip>
But because volunteer numbers have been declining steadily in recent decades, the U.S. government should offer incentives to help recruit and retain emergency workers, Sharman said. Additionally, he added, the country's newfound appreciation for first responders has helped push legislation beyond pre-9/11 efforts.
<snip>
"[Tax incentives are] just part of the battle, not a solution," Delaware Volunteer Fireman’s Association executive secretary Jim Cubbage said. Delaware reimburses volunteers for "expenses incurred for the purchase of clothing, equipment, motor fuel and other essential items necessary to perform duties."
More here
Clicky
And it is on firehouse.com, so it is REALLY Free - no signing up for anything, etc.
Jon
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