I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2436 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2009 Ms. Kosmas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the charitable contributions deduction for food inventory, book inventory, and computer technology and equipment.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Charitable Goods Donation Act.

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Extension of charitable contributions deduction for food inventory, book inventory, and computer technology and equipment

(a)

Contributions of food inventory

Clause (iv) of section 170(e)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking December 31, 2009 and inserting December 31, 2010. (b)

Contributions of book inventory to public schools

Clause (iv) of section 170(e)(3)(D) of such Code is amended by striking December 31, 2009 and inserting December 31, 2010. (c)

Contributions of computer technology and equipment for educational purposes

Subparagraph (G) of section 170(e)(6) of such Code is amended by striking December 31, 2009 and inserting December 31, 2010.