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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Peace Corps Volunteers Tax Improvement Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer election to suspend the five-year ownership and use requirements for the tax exclusion of gain from the sale of a principal residence during any period in which such taxpayer (or spouse) is serving outside the United States as a Peace Corps employee or volunteer.</p><p>Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Director of the Peace Corps, to publish guidance on allowable tax deductions related to Peace Corps service.</p>]]></text>
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