Rehberg Votes for New Tax Relief
Votes to keep the Internet tax free while adding new charitable giving incentive
WASHINGTON, DC - Montana’s Congressman, U.S. Representative Denny Rehberg, today voted in favor of legislation broadening charitable giving tax relief while banning Internet taxation. With Rehberg’s help, the House approved separate bills that extend the charitable giving deduction to non-itemizers and continues the moratorium on Internet taxes.
Rehberg’s vote in favor of the Charitable Giving Act of 2003 (H.R. 7) would provide a new tax deduction for charitable donations for those who do not claim itemized deductions on their tax forms.
“The tax code should allow every taxpayer an opportunity to enjoy the tax benefits of charitable giving,” Rehberg said. “Up to now, only a third of taxpayers itemize their taxes, leaving two-thirds without an incentive to give to charity. This vote levels the playing field.”
Rehberg’s vote in favor of the Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 49) extends the freeze against taxation of the Internet, spurring new investment in the tech sector of the economy while accelerating e-commerce sales.
“Obviously, Internet access is more affordable without taxes,” Rehberg said. “Keeping the Internet tax free encourages future growth while allowing more Americans to participate online.”