[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 129 (Friday, October 4, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1758]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 INTRODUCING LEGISLATION THAT EXPANDS THE DEFINITION OF CHARITABLE WORK

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                           HON. STEVE ISRAEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 3, 2002

  Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce a bill that would 
allow certain computer services to be counted as charitable deductions.
  Many small non-profit organizations have not utilized all the 
technical advances that computers can bring, because of the cost of 
hiring a networking and technology specialist. My bill would allow 
computer technologists to donate their time and deduct that time from 
their federal taxes. Some of the services that would be tax deductible 
include setting up networks, fixing computers, training staff and 
creating custom programs. My legislation would assist small non-profits 
in becoming more efficient and productive, by utilizing new skills, 
software, and hardware.
  My bill would also allow computer graphic specialists to donate their 
time and knowledge for the creation of brochures, the design of 
websites, and preparation of printing films. Once again, non-profits 
would gain substantially from having computer professional graphic 
artists design their education and information pamphlets.
  Non-profit and charitable organizations do great work in the 
community, and my bill would give them better access to services that 
will help them help others.

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