H.R. 2279 increases federal tax benefits for volunteer firefighters and emergency medical service personnel by raising the tax-free income limit from $50 to $1,000 per year for qualified payments under length of service award programs (LOSAP). The bill also clarifies that payments made through LOSAP—programs that reward volunteers for years of service—are explicitly eligible for this tax exemption. These changes apply to all awards given after the bill becomes law, making it easier for volunteer fire and EMS personnel to receive recognition payments without facing federal tax consequences. The legislation, introduced by a bipartisan group of House members, aims to support volunteer emergency responders by reducing the tax burden on modest service awards they receive for their contributions to their communities.
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