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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.

2/29/2024, 2:40 PM

Summary of Bill S 3743

Bill 118 s 3743, also known as the "Appreciated Property Transfer Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations are treated in the same manner as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.

Currently, when individuals or entities transfer appreciated property to political organizations, they are able to receive certain tax benefits. However, transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations do not receive the same treatment under the current tax code.

This bill seeks to rectify this discrepancy by allowing transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations to also receive the same tax benefits as transfers to political organizations. This change would help to level the playing field and ensure that all organizations, regardless of their tax-exempt status, are treated equally under the tax code. Overall, the Appreciated Property Transfer Act aims to promote fairness and equity in the tax treatment of transfers of appreciated property to various types of organizations.

Congressional Summary of S 3743

This bill extends the capital gains tax on transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt social organizations (e.g., civics leagues, agricultural organizations, or business leagues). Currently, the tax is imposed only on transfers to political organizations.

Current Status of Bill S 3743

Bill S 3743 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2024. Bill S 3743 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 6, 2024.  Bill S 3743's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 6, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3743

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
18
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3743

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3743

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.

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