Volunteer firefighters and EMTs would get a $20 per hour tax deduction for their service.
The Helping Our Heroes Act would let volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel claim a $20 tax deduction for each hour they serve, up to 300 hours a year. This changes current rules that don't allow deductions for the value of volunteer time. It would help these volunteers lower their taxable income, even if they don't itemize other deductions.
Today, individuals cannot claim a charitable deduction for the value of their time or services when volunteering, only for out-of-pocket expenses. If this bill becomes law, volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel would be able to deduct $20 for each hour of qualified service, up to 300 hours per year, which could reduce their taxable income. This deduction would also be available to taxpayers who do not itemize other deductions.
HR 5905 · 119th Congress · November 4, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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