A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to increase the amount that an artist may deduct when he contributes an artistic composition to charity.
Cultural Heritage Preservation and Access Act of 1980 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax deduction for a percentage of the fair market value of a literary, musical, or artistic composition created by the personal efforts of the taxpayer and contributed to a charitable organization or to a governmental unit. Establishes tables for determining the appropriate percentage of fair market value for any particular individual. Disallows a deduction for a contribution of property which was produced while the taxpayer was a Government officer or employee if such property arose out of the performance of the taxpayer's duties.
Requires, as a condition of eligibility for a fair market value deduction, a statement by the donee of such property that the property has artistic, musical, or literary value, and that the donee will use the property in a manner consistent with the purpose of its organization.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
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