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The Food Banks Bill
New tax credit for donating to food banks proposed
Income tax; credit for donation to food banks.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would help people donate to food banks by giving them a tax break.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
If this bill passes, more people might donate food, helping those in need. It's important to support this to fight hunger in our communities.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill offers a tax credit for donations to food banks.
- It is currently moving through the Alabama legislature.
- The bill is sponsored by Representative Ben Robbins.
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