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S. 909

Introduced

Philanthropic Enterprise Act of 2015

Introduced 4/14/2015•114th Congress•Senate

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 43.

4/14/2015 • Senate

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Philanthropic Enterprise Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt the holdings of a private foundation in any business enterprise that meet specified requirements relating to exclusive ownership, minimum distribution of net operating income for the charitable purpose (all profits to charity), and independent operation (i.e., not controlled by a substantial contributor or family members) from the excise tax on excess business holdings, in taxable years beginning after 2014. Makes such exemption inapplicable to donor advised funds or supporting organizations that are subject to excess business holdings rules and certain charitable and split interest trusts.

Reported to Senate without amendment • 4/14/2015

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Taxation
Business investment and capitalSales and excise taxesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTax-exempt organizations

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Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]

Republican • UT

Sponsored 4/14/2015

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Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

April 14, 2015

Committee Review

April 14, 2015

Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Hatch. With written report No. 114-20.

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Text Versions (1)

Placed on Calendar Senate4/14/2015

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Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
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