Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation Act of 2025

Bill 119 HR 1582, also known as the Charitable Mileage Equalization Act, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in order to make the charitable mileage rate equal to the business travel rate. Currently, individuals who drive for charitable purposes can only deduct 14 cents per mile on their taxes, while those who drive for business purposes can deduct 58 cents per mile. This bill seeks to rectify this discrepancy by allowing individuals driving for charitable organizations to deduct the same amount per mile as those driving for business purposes.

The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has garnered bipartisan support. Proponents argue that this change would incentivize more individuals to volunteer for charitable organizations by providing them with a fairer tax deduction for their mileage expenses. They believe that this would ultimately lead to an increase in charitable activities and donations.

Opponents of the bill argue that it could potentially lead to a loss in tax revenue for the government. However, supporters counter that the impact on tax revenue would be minimal and that the benefits of encouraging more charitable giving outweigh any potential costs. Overall, the Charitable Mileage Equalization Act aims to level the playing field for individuals driving for charitable purposes and provide them with a fairer tax deduction. The bill is currently under consideration in the House of Representatives and will need to pass both chambers of Congress before it can be signed into law by the President.