Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7087

Tax Deductions for Donations to Non-Profit Cemeteries

Grave Injustice Parity Act

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Congress is considering a bill that would allow people to deduct donations to non-profit cemeteries from their taxes. Currently, while donations to many charities are tax-deductible, gifts to cemeteries often do not qualify for the same federal tax benefits.
The bill applies to both 'estate taxes' (money left behind when someone dies) and 'gift taxes' (money given while someone is alive). If passed, giving money or property to a qualified non-profit cemetery would reduce the amount of tax a person or their estate owes.
To qualify for these tax breaks, the cemetery must be a non-profit company run only for its members or specifically for burial purposes. It cannot be a business that makes a profit for owners or shareholders.
The policy also makes it easier for private foundations to support cemeteries. It allows these foundations to give money to non-profit cemeteries without facing the tax penalties that usually apply when they give to organizations that aren't standard charities.
This change is intended to help cemeteries maintain their grounds, preserve historical sites, and stay in good repair by encouraging families and foundations to provide more financial support.

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Jan 15, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Jan 15, 2026

Introduced in House

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Congressional Bill

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Grave Injustice Parity Act

Bill NumberHR 7087

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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