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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for investment advisory expenses of certain funeral and cemetery trusts during suspension of miscellaneous itemized deductions, and for other purposes.

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Congressional Summary of HR 5251

This bill allows a tax deduction for the investment advisory expenses of certain funeral trusts and cemetery perpetual care funds during the period in which the allowance of miscellaneous itemized deductions is suspended (i.e., 2018 through 2025).

The bill also revises provisions relating to distributions by cemetery perpetual funds for the care and maintenance of gravesites. The aggregate amount of such distributions may not exceed $25 (adjusted for inflation) multiplied by the aggregate number of such gravesites.

Current Status of Bill HR 5251

Bill HR 5251 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 22, 2023. Bill HR 5251 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 22, 2023.  Bill HR 5251's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of August 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5251

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5251

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

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