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The Local Hospital Bill
Tax credit for donations to local hospital foundations proposed
Authorizes a tax credit for certain charitable donations to local hospital foundations
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
If passed, the bill would let people lower their state taxes when they give money to local hospital foundations.
Our take
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Supporters say the credit will encourage more giving to hospitals and improve care, but critics warn it will cost taxpayers money and could favor wealthier donors.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill creates a state tax credit for donations to local hospital foundations.
- The credit reduces the amount of state income tax a donor owes.
- The credit applies only to donations to qualifying hospital foundations.
- The bill is currently introduced and has not been passed.
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